Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai shines in midfield once again

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai He has been a bit unlucky to find himself playing a few games as a makeshift right-back so far this season.

The Hungary international has shown plenty of quality in midfield or attacking midfield throughout his career, including in his first two seasons at Liverpool.

However, Arne Slot has had some injury issues to deal with this season, and that has meant shifting Szoboszlai to cover on the right side of his defence.

However, it seems very clear that the Reds coach needs to try something different, as he has not adjusted this position well either, while his quality is also lacking in midfield.

Dominik Szoboszlai shines for Hungary against Portugal

After returning to midfield for his country on Tuesday evening, Szoboszlai was at his influential best in that position, scoring one goal and one assist in the 2-2 draw with Portugal.

The 24-year-old was one of the best players on the pitch, earning a rating of 8/10 from Who registered? He also reminded everyone of what he can do when used correctly.

Slott certainly needs to take notice and find a different solution to his right-back woes, although replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be easy at all.

Szoboszlai deserves a bigger role at Liverpool

In fact, when I was… Look at how well Szoboszlai is playing This evening, it makes you wonder if he could be a better option than expensive summer signing Florian Wirtz at the moment.

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The German international is understood to be Liverpool’s first choice in this No.10 role, but he has yet to deliver since his blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen.

Wirtz should improve over time, but for now it looks like Szoboszlai deserves to start in this type of role for Liverpool rather than being used as a utility player by Slot.