The 22-year-old’s 42nd minute goal was ultimately Liverpool’s winner as they hosted rock bottom Wolves at Anfield on Saturday (December 27).
Wirtz’s strike was his first in 23 games across all competitions, and he will doubtless be hoping the floodgates will open in the new year.
Speaking to reporters after the game, the German admitted he remained ‘confident’ he would eventually score.
"It was very nice the feeling on the pitch with the fans around. I was very happy and I still am,” he said.
"I was confident that I would score one day. I wanted to start earlier scoring and assisting but it was like this and I have to accept it. I just know that it will come and I try to keep going like that.
"We played a brilliant first half. We lost the game and got it back. Everyone was working hard. In the last 20 minutes, we made it a bit difficult. I cannot explain why. We have to change that.
"That's how we want to do it. We want to be there and be on top of the table. It's not been an easy start for us but we're doing better and getting the points."