Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp spoke to BBC Radio 5 live about new midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai’s skills. The German spoke after the Reds defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield.
During the summer transfer window, Liverpool paid £60 million to RB Leipzig for Szoboszlai.
The Hungarian international has been fantastic and crucial to the Reds’ early-season form. With five wins in six games, Liverpool is presently second in the Premier League behind league leaders Manchester City.
Dominik Szoboszlai, a midfielder for Liverpool, has adapted excellently to the Reds’ style of play. (Image courtesy of the official Liverpool FC website)
While speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Klopp praised the 22-year-old’s brilliance and amazing stamina. He went on to say:
“Dom [Szoboszlai] surprised me with how quickly he fit in, almost from the first minute.” Excellent player with a lot of talent. He never slows down. The game teaches him a lot.”
In the 65th minute of the game, the Hungarian international came on as a substitute for The Foxes. Szoboszlai demonstrated his dominance by scoring the second goal for Liverpool with a long-range rocket launcher reminiscent of Steven Gerrard.
Szoboszlai’s performances have been outstanding, with the midfielder acting as if he has been a member of Liverpool for years.
The right-footed Hungarian is technically gifted, agile, and adept at advancing with the ball at his feet. Szoboszlai has a strong physique and stamina to cover the distance and is a very accurate and imaginative passer.
Off the ball, the Hungarian international is a diligent worker who uses game knowledge to assist his teammates. It’s no surprise that he rapidly adapted to Klopp’s counter-pressing style of play.
In his first eight outings for Liverpool, the 22-year-old has already scored two goals.
Szoboszlai is quickly becoming a powerful presence, garnering similarities to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. The Hungarian has many characteristics with Captain Fantastic of the previous Reds. If the 22-year-old maintains his current level of regularity, he will have the Kopites singing his song on a weekly basis very soon.