If Wirtz were in Ekitike's position, I'm sure Wirtz would have scored as well. Unfortunately, Wirtz was just in the wrong position, merely assisting Ekitike to score
Odds Liverpool are too big for the team that gets guarantees to win. I might believe that Liverpool will win because previously Newcastle appeared very weak against Aston Villa who appeared with only 10 players but could not score. Most likely Newcastle will only use the defensive strategy and hope the match will end in a draw. But I believe that Liverpool can score a winning score.
Wirtz was positioned in the center by Arne Slot, but I prefer Wirtz on the wing though unfortunately that position is already occupied by ideal players like Salah and Gakpo.Odds Liverpool are too big for the team that gets guarantees to win. I might believe that Liverpool will win because previously Newcastle appeared very weak against Aston Villa who appeared with only 10 players but could not score. Most likely Newcastle will only use the defensive strategy and hope the match will end in a draw. But I believe that Liverpool can score a winning score.
In the early stages Newcastle managed to pressure Liverpool several times and created opportunities but none resulted in goals Liverpool scored a goal due to Newcastle's defensive lapses, compounded by Gordon receiving a card for a overly aggressive tackle.
It seems that in the second half, Newcastle will be powerless with only 10 players.