Liverpool sit atop the table after matchday 8, following a hard-fought victory against Chelsea. While it was a memorable night for Curtis Jones, it was a day to forget for Hungarian star Dominik Szoboszlai. His underwhelming performance faced criticism, as his lacklustre display left Liverpool appearing almost a man short in midfield at times. Additionally, his offensive contributions were notably absent, further highlighting his disappointing outing.
Via the Express’s player ratings from the clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, Szoboszlai was awarded a 5/10, with journalist, Alex Turk, noting:
No player lost more duels than Dominik Szoboszlai. Too easily dribbled past in Chelsea’s build-up. Liverpool luckily didn’t need his spark.
The Hungarian lacks conviction
The 23-year-old, who joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in 2023 and earns £120,000 per week, had a frustrating night, failing to create a single chance for his teammates and managing just one shot on goal throughout the full 90 minutes. This performance marked one of his more forgettable outings in a Liverpool shirt. Fans expressed their concerns on X, with many questioning his role in the team.
Despite how often he is playing, the midfielder isn’t showing signs of tiring but Sunday’s game was another example of fans feeling they were left wanting slightly by his performance.
Like his teammates, Szoboszlai worked exceptionally hard and put in some important challenges, but on the ball he failed to create any chances as Liverpool’s highest midfielder.
One supporter noted, “Szoboszlai really needs to get his confidence back up; a player with so much ability needs to find that boost.” Another echoed the sentiment, suggesting that the midfielder “needs some time away from the starting XI” to regain his form.
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Szoboszlai has had a slow start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, managing only one assist in eight appearances. While his work rate out of possession and intensity have been valuable to Liverpool, contributing to Arne Slot’s repeated decision to include him in the starting eleven, his output will need to improve soon to justify a permanent place in the team.
