Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai underlined the importance of focusing on the present after scoring in the 3-2 win against Southampton. The Hungary captain opened the scoring in a tense encounter, showcasing his potential to contribute more in decisive moments.
The 24-year-old earned praise for his important work rate but struggled to contribute with goals and assists during this season. His strike on Sunday should bolster his confidence to become a more consistent scorer for the Reds in games ahead.
Liverpool have won 16 out of 18 games across all competitions despite not yet reaching their peak performance level. Their winning consistency amid areas of improvement demonstrates a defining trait of champions, setting them apart from other contenders.
However, the season is very long as they continue to learn new things under head coach Arne Slot. The Reds have struggled with complacency which cost them the Nottingham Forest game earlier this season. They showed similar complacency against the Saints in phases with loose passing which cost them two goals.
Szoboszlai told Liverpoolfc.com that he learnt humility from last season’s experience with Liverpool and emphasised the need to stay focused on the task at hand after the Southampton victory. He said:
“Last year when I came, I started to speak too much about what’s going to be if, what’s going to be if. Now I just look game by game. We are eight points [ahead at the] top of the table, but I said it before – the season is still long and we have to just continue to look at ourselves and not what the other ones are doing.”
Liverpool’s late last season collapse in collective form under Jurgen Klopp proved costly in their pursuit of major trophies. Early hype through successive victories and overconfidence combined with injuries, poor officiating, and complacency derailed their promising campaign.
This season, Szoboszlai and his teammates focus on proving themselves through results rather than making unnecessary public comments. The Reds face their bitter European rivals Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at Anfield this week.
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Following that, they take on Manchester City in a match that will shape the Premier League title race. Szoboszlai’s grounded mentality is a testament to Liverpool’s collective growth and readiness to avoid repeating last season’s mistakes. Liverpool needs to focus on one game at a time as the fixture congestion is ruthless and the margin of error is very small.
