There I was, dancing through Sunderland’s defense like a hot knife through butter, finally curling that left-footer into the top corner! The Kop erupted – my first Liverpool goal after 16 agonizing games! But football, you cruel beast, ripped it away faster than a Scouser nabbing the last pie. Turned out Nordi Mukiele’s toe got the credit. Gutted? Mate, I felt like a deflated balloon at a kid’s birthday party.

⚽ The £116 Million Elephant in the Room

When Liverpool splashed a cool £116m to pry me from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, everyone expected fireworks. Heck, with Ekitike, Isak, and Frimpong joining too (£400m+ spent!), Anfield dreamed of title parades. But blending a new squad? It’s like trying to assemble IKEA furniture blindfolded – all wobbly legs and missing screws! My goalscoring drought became this annoying itch I couldn’t scratch.

😤 That Sunderland Slalom & Soul-Crushing Aftermath

Let me paint the scene: 81st minute, 1-0 down. Curtis Jones slips me the ball. I zigzagged past three defenders, did a little shimmy that left Dan Ballard twisted like a pretzel, and BAM! Roof of the net! I sprinted back celebrating like mad, only for Sky Sports to drop the bomb post-match: "Florian... it’s an own goal." Cue the awkward silence thicker than Merseyside fog!

Honestly? I put on a brave face – "Doesn’t matter, lads" – but inside? Pure agony. Curtis nailed it later: "Flo ran his socks off. Shame the goal’s stolen." That deflection wasn’t just off Mukiele’s boot; it felt like a boot to my dreams!

🔥 The Pressure Cooker & My Promise

Let’s not sugarcoat it: sitting 11 points behind Arsenal after 14 games stings worse than icy rain on a December night. But this team? It’s family. From day one, the lads wrapped me in warmth like a favourite scarf. As I’ve said: "We’re on a good way back." That Sunderland performance? Proof I’m no ghost – just a goal waiting to explode!

🗣️ People Also Ask

Here’s what you’re buzzing about:

Q: Why hasn’t Wirtz scored yet?

A: Bad luck’s a clingy ex! But watch me – that net’s gonna bulge soon.

Q: How’s the £116m pressure affecting him?

A: Like carrying a grand piano on my back! But big stages breed big players.

Q: What’s next for Liverpool?

A: Leeds away, then Inter Milan at San Siro! Time to cook.

Q: Is Wirtz settling in England?

A: Rain’s grim, but Scouse spirit? Pure magic.

🚀 The Road Ahead: Leeds, Inter & Redemption

Leeds at Elland Road this weekend? Bring. It. On. Then we jet to San Siro – a Champions League colosseum where heroes are forged. This duck isn’t just broken; it’s getting barbecued!

So here’s my rallying cry: Reds, pack your voices and your belief. Scream us home against Leeds, then let’s paint Europe red! That first goal’s coming... and oh, what a party we’ll have. 🔥 #YNWA

👉 CTA: Roar with us at Elland Road! Your voice is our rocket fuel – let’s ignite this season together!