There are moments after a defeat where attention quickly turns to what comes next, but Dominik Szoboszlai made it clear that for Liverpool, the focus has to remain on the present before anything else.
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Following the loss at Old Trafford, there’s been plenty of outside noise about what changes could be coming this summer, especially with several high-profile departures already expected.
Szoboszlai sends message on Liverpool future
Speaking via Liverpoolfc.com after the game, Dominik Szoboszlai addressed both the immediate task and the longer-term picture.
The Hungarian midfielder said: “First, I don’t focus on next season – my focus is on these three games because we have a lot of things to achieve in a way that we want to play Champions League next season because Liverpool belongs there.”
That line underlines where we are right now, because despite the defeat, qualification is still firmly in our hands and must be the priority.
He then added a comment that will catch the attention of supporters and those making decisions behind the scenes: “Hopefully this team can stay together as much as is possible and from thereon we will see.”
Stability becoming key concern at Liverpool
It’s not difficult to see why Szoboszlai would raise that point, because this squad is already facing significant change heading into the summer.
Mo Salah and Andy Robertson are both set to depart, while uncertainty continues to grow around other key players, including Alisson Becker, with Paul Joyce noting there is “renewed doubt” about how long the Brazilian will remain.
The same journalist has also highlighted that Alexis Mac Allister’s situation remains unresolved, with no negotiations currently taking place over a new deal, which only adds to the feeling that this could be a transitional window.
That makes Szoboszlai’s comments even more relevant, because after a season where consistency and identity have already been questioned, losing too many experienced figures at once could create further instability.
The No.8’s message is a simple one but an important one, finish the job in these final three games, secure Champions League football, and then build from a position of strength rather than tearing things apart.
With Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brentford still to come, the best response now isn’t talk about the summer, it’s making sure we give ourselves the strongest possible platform before those decisions are made.
If we can sell Macca to Madrid for a profit, keep Jones and bring in Adam Wharton or Ederson, our midfield will be fine. We need two new wingers; Gakpo should be considered our third striker behind Isak and Ekitike. We’ve already brought in Jeremy Jacquet, and Giovanni Leoni will rejoin the first team, so I don’t think CB is a necessity; but a new RB is a must, especially if Gomez leaves.
Gakpo should be sold. He is not a winger or a striker simply not good enough Macca will
Go
And we need 2 holding mid players
Liverpoolfc needs to resign Neco Williams from Nottingham Forest to complete the backline.
Mac Allister should be sold including Alisson becker.
Gakpo be sold and sign 2 good LW & RW to beef up the attack.
If possible C.Kelleher be signed to compete with Marmadasvili.
Gakpo is still vital for us..
Gakpo is still vital for us..
Absolutely he’s useless we sold diaz top player
Keep Jones? I didn’t bother reading the rest. Real won’t be interested in MacAllister. He’s completely gone off the boil.
We need bradley back from injury keep in mind we weren’t losing as many games with bradley
Yes, i think so. but lfc should add right back.
Konate should have been let go, his mind was more on joing Madrid after having spanish lessons with TAA – he mind was not on the team.
The main focus should be wingers, more depth in midfield and higher class of defenders.
Think his mind was more on his dying father, to be fair
Gakpo should have left ages ago, he’s s**t. Macca should be sold, he is finshed
In addition to two MFs that are physical and hardworking, we need a right-back and a goalscoring winger. More importantly, we need to bring in a manager who can implement the right philosophy or identity and bring some excitement back into the game.
MacAllister, Endo and Jones out and bring Matteus Fernandez and Wharton in, or maybe bring Khepren Thurram in and pair him with Gravenberch. Luca Stephenson should be given a chance at RB next season and maybe Tsimikas will come back to cover for Kerkez at LB. Gakpo should be there as cover for Isak and Ekitike and also for a cover at LW. Chiesa should be sold. Bring in Abde for LW and Francisco Trincao for RW (they will supply assists to Isak and Ekitike). Frimpong and Rio as cover wings. Konate and VVD as starting CBs and Jacquet and Leoni as covers. Sell Alisson and bring in Diogo Costa from Porto as 1st Choice Keeper and Mamardashvili as 2nd choice, Woodman as 3rd choice. Sell MacConnel and Bajcetic.
We need a number 11 and 7 to join Ngumoha, an RB and LB because Robertson will be gone, a GK as Alisson may leave, and a CM to replace Endo. Liverpool usually sell players and don’t replace them!!
First thing that should happen is Slot is sacked. Why did he play Jones as right back when he can’t defend. And Robbo, who was at fault for the Sesko goal. He was nowhere near him. His positioning till he was taken off was abysmal and he kept giving the ball away. Next season there should be no Gakpo, MacAllister, Jones, Robbo, Salah and Konate. We might raise 30m for those out of contract.
I dont have much to say again but i just want is for liverpool to sign wingers like Nico williams, Rafa leao and Diomande, Midfielders like Joao Gomes, Ederson, Baleba, Right back like Dumfries, Molina, if liverpool are going to sign one of this players each am sure they will be strong for sure just sign of this players each den I dont have much to say again but i just want is for liverpool to sign wingers like Nico williams, Rafa leao and Diomande, Midfielders like Joao Gomes, Ederson, Baleba, Right back like Dumfries, Molina, if liverpool are going to sign one of this players each am sure they will be strong for sure just sign of this players each den you will see
First Slot must go together with Frimpong he had killed the rhythm and combativity he finds in first year. By keeping him the team will lose many supporters
Very true boss, slot must be out
I agree with you. Slot must go. He is the major problem. He is accredited with winning the Premier league last season, the reality is tht, he took a well oiled team, and then destroyed it. His substituting at times is bad, game plan terrible, the team is a bore to watch. He can’t always blame VAR, play well enough to avoid controversy. Slot is the kill joy
Personally I think it’s irrelevant who Hughes/Edwards bring in. It will be big money for average players. Someone tell Hughes this is Liverpool, not Bournemouth. Those 3 clowns should be held responsible. Slot has destroyed some world-class players with his crap formations/setup. What’s the point of bringing in more players to stall or fail under this clown who doesnt have a Plan B or know how to shut down a win. He’s fortunate we got lucky with errors for 2 goals yesterday. Liverpool are only getting a CL place because Villa have faded & Chelski – you know yourself, self-destruct button.
First of all we need a better coach. One with identity.Our players look like they dont know where they belong plus he picks unorthodox team sheets and bad substitutions. Just those two we would have won most of our games that we threw away.
Slot out first and his son gakpo.bring back Eliot and a new 7 and 11
Liverpoolfc need new signings to compete in all area of the the field
We need a manager who can give life in that Lfc squad. Slot is the wrong puppet. We need energy in the dug out. People need do defend with their body not to position oneself as a ballet dancer in the box.
Robertson is soooo much better then Kerkez its unbeliveble that we letting him go, still have atleast 3 years left!!! Mac most stay! Need a RB and one more striker gapko is god but not Liverpool god! We really need to do better next year or slot must go no question about that !
What i think slot should not be sacked but lfc should look for the new CB. Konnate and VVD Should be sold. And they have to give domink szobos to be the captain of the team.
Bring in Van Ven from Tottenham to replace Konate..Okafor from Leeds..
Bring in Van Ven from Tottenham to replace Konate..Okafor from Leeds..an injury free Liverpool can beat anyone. Then get Anderson from Nottingham
We need a right back. It’s shocking of letting go the best leftback and leave Kerkez..Robertson is far better than Kerkez. A right back and two centre backs
I just think slot must be sacked first, there after we can our next move, then kerkes and Frimpong also be sold only LFC feature,
I just think slot must be sacked first, there after we can make our next move, then kerkes and Frimpong also be sold only LFC feature,
Everyone here is very clever and can apply for the Liverpool manager’s job. They think this is the Football Manager video game