Wirtz has advised he needs to opt for a move to Liverpool over Bayern Munich if he wants to take his career to the next level after a big development around Man City

And with Arne Slot insisting this week that the 27-year-old can have a long-term future at Liverpool, this was an opportunity to repay the support of his manager and those singing his name by showing them the qualities that made him one of the most exciting talents in Serie A just a few short years ago.