Even in one of our poorest results under Arne Slot, there was one man who refused to stop running, pressing, or trying to make something happen.
Journalist Melissa Reddy took to X after Sunday’s 3–0 defeat at Manchester City to praise Dominik Szoboszlai, describing our No.8 as “the golden thread” in this Liverpool side.
“When Liverpool have been good, Dominik Szoboszlai is the golden thread. When they’re bad, he still is a cut above; trying everything, covering everywhere. Special player, special attitude.”
The Hungarian midfielder’s numbers might not have told the full story, with a 6.1 Sofascore rating, but the effort and intent remained.
Szoboszlai keeps standards high amid tough run
Despite the scoreline, Szoboszlai still completed 85% of his passes, hit 100% of his long balls, and made six recoveries across the 90 minutes.
In a game where we struggled for rhythm, he was one of few showing the same fight he’d promised before kick-off.
That determination stood out all the more given Roy Keane’s brutal half-time verdict that we’d been “dreadful”, a word that couldn’t be further from describing the 25-year-old’s performance.
| Stat | Szoboszlai vs Man City |
| Pass accuracy | 85% (39/46) |
| Long balls (acc.) | 3/3 (100%) |
| Recoveries | 6 |
| Dribbles (successful) | 100% |
Reddy’s praise underlines what many inside Anfield already know – that even when results dip, our No.8’s attitude doesn’t.
Leadership by example from Szoboszlai
It’s easy to lead when things are going well, but leadership during a run like this is what defines true Liverpool players.
Szoboszlai embodies that. He covers every blade, demands more from those around him and represents the fight this club is built on.
There will be better days to come but it’s reassuring to know that, in the hardest moments, we still have players like him setting the example.
You can view Reddy’s comments on Szoboszlai via her X account:
When Liverpool have been good, Dominik Szoboszlai is the golden thread. When they’re bad, he still is a cut above; trying everything, covering everywhere. Special player, special attitude.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) November 9, 2025
You can view Slot’s post-Man City press conference via Empire of the Kop on YouTube:
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This is why both gravenberch and Szoboslai contract talks has begun. They are the core of the team.