After coming in for criticism of late, Dominik Szoboszlai was excellent in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Bologna, with followers saying he was “two gamers directly.”
Szoboszlai has been one in every of Arne Slot‘s most-used gamers thus far, beginning eight of the brand new head coach’s 9 video games in cost, however his performances haven’t at all times been appreciated.
An absence of objectives and assists from his place as No. 10 has been held up as a priority amongst supporters, with it unclear precisely what he’s required to do.
However the 23-year-old produced the proper response in opposition to Bologna on Wednesday night time, including an help to his tally in an all-action show.
Per FotMob, Szoboszlai gained six of his eight floor duels in addition to finishing three of his 4 tried dribbles – behind solely Luis Diaz for each, with a considerably greater success price.
It caught the attention of supporters, with many noting on Twitter that the Hungarian had defied his critics and added extra leading edge to his relentless urgent recreation.
Gravenberch was very good but once more – what a season he’s having – however phrase of reward for Szoboszlai too.
He is the present whipping boy as a result of there ALWAYS apparently must be one, however thought he was immense all night.
Good participant.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) October 2, 2024
He is confronted plenty of (I believe unfair) criticism of late however I assumed Dominik Szoboszlai was glorious tonight. He consistently plugs gaps in Liverpool’s midfield and was as relentless as ever off the ball right here, however he additionally mixed that with a bit extra care within the remaining third.
— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) October 2, 2024
I’m over the hate on Szoboszlai.
Bought an help and labored his absolute socks off right this moment, just for a bunch of individuals on right here to say he was dangerous?
Come on man, open your eyes.
— ?????? (@WilcoFtbl) October 2, 2024
If you happen to doubt Szoboszlai you don’t know soccer
— CF Comps (@CF_Compss) October 2, 2024
Szoboszlai is essentially the most underrated participant on this Liverpool crew. His maintain up play to maintain possession simply earlier than the objective was insane. When he finds consistency he would be the finest participant within the league.
— ? (@pxdris) October 2, 2024
?? Dominik Szoboszlai has obtained some criticism these days however he was strong right this moment.
– 5/7 floor duels gained
– 2 possibilities created
– 2/3 dribbles accomplished
– 1 help? At the moment averaging a objective or help 0.52 per 90 minutes. pic.twitter.com/zXb7y2RxQG
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) October 2, 2024
Szoboszlai is such a particular footballer man.
Overlook the peak or his physicality for a sec: his first contact and cushioning on passes, his deft footwork to obtain in tight positions…
He’s actually mild years forward of the earlier “power” part in our midfield.
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) October 2, 2024
Man of the match is Dominic Szoboszlai right this moment. Greatest participant off the ball by far. Created some good possibilities, regarded very sharp and hungry. Large recreation for him that
— George Scaife (@Scaife51) October 2, 2024
Szoboszlai is so necessary to this crew…take a look at what he’s doing on the pitch, nobody else in our squad can replicate it, folks severely below worth his place within the crew and what he presents
— . (@_Riddock_) October 2, 2024
Szoboszlai is 2 gamers on the pitch directly. By no means seen a participant do as a lot operating earlier than. So so good.
— Slotty 2 Hotty (@ArneysReds) October 2, 2024
Dominik Szoboszlai was glorious tonight. MOTM contender for me.
Criticism was a bit over-the-top however he mixed his traditional trade with extra creativity on this recreation.
— Jack Lusby (@LusbyJack) October 2, 2024
Whereas Slot himself has careworn that Szoboszlai’s “numbers must go up” in entrance of objective, the top coach clearly values what he presents with out usually scoring or aiding.
It’s, in truth, a job much like that seen in his first season at Liverpool below Jurgen Klopp, with each coaches cherishing his power and urgent potential.
Szoboszlai solely turned 23 in October and, regardless of his expertise, ought to nonetheless be seen as a growing expertise, which on the proof of Wednesday’s efficiency can solely be thought-about an enormous constructive.
