Last season, there was one player who stood out particularly positively at Liverpool. It was not the giant signings Wirtz and Isak, but the midfield engine Dominik Szoboszlai. There was therefore a sense of horror among the supporters, as Liverpool and the Hungarian went on for months without agreeing on a contract extension, while Real Madrid stood ready to take advantage of the opportunity. Now there are reports from GiveMeSport and Anfield Watch that the signature is finally in place.
The 25-year-old is heading for a four-year extension, with English rousingthecop analysing what this means for Liverpool’s midfield under Iraola.
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“The long-term picture may change a bit, but when it comes to the here and now, Liverpool still need a player who can really challenge Alexis MacAllister.”
“Mac Allister has been excellent at the World Cup, but he doesn’t deserve to be a guaranteed starter under Andoni Iraola after a terrible form last season.”
“Inter Milan are trying to sign Curtis Jones again and assuming the Scouser leaves the team, he needs to be replaced by someone who can push Mac Allister harder than he ever has.”
“With Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch on long-term contracts, there is still potentially a third spot open for Liverpool to fill.”
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“However, Iraola has tended to prefer a two-man midfield with a more advanced player up front, and with Szoboszlai and Gravenberch, the Spaniard has a world-class duo, with Florian Wirtz as the third. That could be the vision here, and if so, maybe Mac Allister, along with a supportive cast consisting of Trey Nyoni, James McConnell and Nyoni, might be enough. In our opinion, however, something more is needed.”
“While he hasn’t always thrilled fans with some of his off-pitch behavior, there’s no denying Szoboszlai’s qualities. Now that his future is settled and ready, the 25-year-old can ensure that Liverpool’s midfield – and even the entire team – is built around him,” concludes the English Liverpool medium.
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