During Sunday’s victory over West Ham at Anfield, Stephen Warnock singled out one “outstanding” Liverpool player for praise. Dominik Szoboszlai, a summer acquisition who had already proven to be a brilliant move, once again paid back a sizable portion of his £60 million transfer fee. He is an outstanding footballer, in my opinion, said the former Reds player, who was serving as a pundit for BBC Radio 5 Live at the time (14:16, September 24).
Athletically, he appears to be a beast of a player when discussing all aspects of his game. Running around players, he. He has the second, third, and fourth gears to go faster. He has the ability to both see and make a pass. “.
With the Hungarian drawing gasps from the home fans at Anfield with a “glorious flick,” Sky Sports’ Adam Bate noted today (live web commentary, 14:39) how Szoboszlai has been a joy to watch for Liverpool. He was a little unlucky not to have an assist next to his name when Curtis Jones brilliantly put the ball in the back of the net just before halftime, but the Scouser was called offside.
As shown by Sofascore, the Reds’ number 8 amassed some incredibly impressive metrics from today’s game. He had 102 touches, made 81 of his 87 passes (93 percent accurately), took three shots, connected on five of his seven long balls with a teammate, and made four crucial passes.
The difference between Liverpool’s midfield now and even six months ago in terms of vibrancy is night and day, and a big reason for that is the energy and skill that Szoboszlai consistently exhibits. May it last for ever!
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