'Like Messi at his best' - Liverpool summer signing hailed
Tom Weber
- Updated: 20 Nov 2023 15:28 GMT
- 3 min read
Dominik Szoboszlai has been compared to peak Lionel Messi after his latest heroics for Hungary.
The highly-rated midfielder arrived at Liverpool in the summer after impressing first with RB Salzburg and then with German sister club Leipzig in the Bundesliga. After seeing several high-profile midfielders depart, the Reds triggered the 23-year-old €70 million release clause to bring him to Anfield.
While his offensive production still leaves something to be desired given that the attack-minded midfielder has only managed two goals and two assists in 17 outings so far, Szoboszlai's overall play has nevertheless already made him a fan favourite on the red half of Merseyside.
Back in his native Hungary, he is even more revered and his latest performance saw him be compared to none other than Lionel Messi after helping his side qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany with two goals over Montenegro.
Like "Messi at his best"
Goalkeeper Denes Dibusz waxed lyrical about his captain after the match, telling Index: "You have the same feeling about him as when Lionel Messi was at his best at Barcelona a few years ago. When he made up his mind, he went down the field and scored."
"He is a player of an incredible level and a great leader, who is able to lead the team on the field and add something extra to his game that draws the others along, and is also effective."
"After the Bulgaria match [2-2 draw], I think he was also a little frustrated that despite his chances, he didn't manage to score. I think he can be satisfied with his finishes and performance today."
Moreover, Dibusz was bullish about his team's chances at next year's tournament: "In recent years, we have shown that we have a realistic chance against practically anyone, we can compete with the biggest ones as well. So I think we don't have to fear anyone. You can feel that this national team is building and developing."
