John Barnes stunned by Dominik Szoboszlai’s performances for Liverpool
Liverpool legend John Barnes has been left stunned by the performances of new signing Dominik Szoboszlai since joining the Reds over the summer. The Hungarian midfielder has made an impressive start to life at Anfield, scoring twice in his first 12 games and showing all-round qualities which suggest he is going to be a star of Liverpool’s midfield for years to come.
Barnes has been hugely impressed with Szoboszlai, believing he is a similar player to one of the greatest ever to pull on a Liverpool shirt, Steven Gerrard. He told BonusCodeBets.co.uk: ‘Szoboszlai understands his role and from an individual perspective his technical and physical ability is much more than I expected. I didn’t know much about him when he came into the team but he’s good on the ball. He can dribble, he can pass, he can shoot. He’s got a great attitude, he can get up and down the pitch. I think if he played as a box to box, like a Steven Gerrard type of role, he is that type of player.’
Szoboszlai has been the most impressive player in the Premier League
Barnes has gone as far to say that the new Reds star has been as impressive as anyone in the division so far this campaign, helping Liverpool to six wins and two draws from their first nine games. ‘He for me has been the most impressive player in the Premier League. Mainly because I didn’t know how good he was. If I knew how good he was, maybe I wouldn’t be as impressed,’ said the former England winger.
‘Having not known that, I have to say the scouts at Liverpool have done an incredible job.’ Szoboszlai’s performances have been a major factor in Liverpool’s strong start to the season and it looks like they have unearthed a real gem in the 22-year-old.
Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Inacio linked with Liverpool
Elsewhere, Victor Osimhen’s future remains unclear despite links with both Liverpool and Chelsea, while Liverpool have reportedly scouted Sporting defender and Manchester United target Goncalo Inacio.
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