He needed a huge helping hand from Rui Patricio, an old friend, but, in one flash of red, Diogo Jota reminded Wolves of better days and provided perhaps another glimpse into Liverpool’s future.
With every goal and week, the forward further cements himself into Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice front three.
How different would this catastrophic domestic season look had he not missed the past three months?
Klopp’s side have been decimated by injuries across the pitch, of course, but their lack of bite cost them most dear.