After an eventful summer transfer window, many Liverpool fans and pundits anticipated that the Hungarian international might struggle to secure a starting spot, especially with new arrivals Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.
Instead, the former RB Leipzig midfielder has done the opposite, making himself indispensable in Arne Slot’s squad this season. His latest display against Real Madrid underscored exactly why. Journalist Lewis Steele even called him a “machine,” as Szoboszlai produced three key passes, completed 30 of 37 passes, delivered all three of his crosses successfully, and hit four out of five shots on target, according to Sofascore.
Fans and pundits alike heaped praise on his performance. Some called him “the best midfielder in the world right now,” while Dave Wilkinson noted that Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham got “nowhere near him.” Others described his showing as “an all-time performance in front of Steven Gerrard” or simply “sensational,” with some claiming he outshone top midfielders such as Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo, Pedri, and Frenkie de Jong.
It was a commanding performance that set the tempo for Liverpool’s play and reinforced Slot’s earlier remarks that Szoboszlai would now be valued at over £100 million in today’s transfer market.
Next, the Reds travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Sunday, in a pivotal Premier League clash. A victory there could pile pressure on Arsenal ahead of the international break.
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