Liverpool midfielder Dominic Szoboszlai has received one of the greatest compliments a professional footballer can receive from a teammate.
The 23-year-old capped Hungary’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign with two goals in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Montenegro, taking his tally to six goals in his last three games for his country (Transfermarkt).
National team-mate Denes Dibus matched the Reds’ number eight with a certain Argentinian legend who was Barcelona’s all-time leading scorer and best player.
Speaking to Hungarian publication Index about Szoboszlei after scoring twice last weekend, the goalkeeper said: After making the decision, he went out on the field and scored.”He is a high-quality player and a great leader.
He can lead the team on the pitch, involve others in his game and add something effective. “I think he was a bit disappointed that he didn’t score despite the opportunity after the Bulgaria game. I think he can be happy with both the graduation ceremony and today’s performance,” he said.
It may seem excessive to compare any player to Messi, as the 36-year-old is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but for Dybus, just mentioning him in the same breath shows how talented Szoboszlai is.
He has been outstanding for Liverpool since his move to Anfield in the summer, leading by example as Hungary captain, inspiring the team to a third successive European Championship title.
What compares the 23-year-old to the Argentine legend is his ability to bring the fans to their feet every time he receives the ball inside 30 yards or somewhere in the opposition half when he has a chance to score.
An amazing moment is created. Unsurprisingly, Dibus spoke highly of Soboslay after Sunday’s win. The Reds midfielder’s performance was so impressive that he was awarded a perfect 10 by Sofascore.
In addition to his two goals, he recorded 13 wins, completed 4 of 5 dribbles and 8 long balls, provided three assists and made 123 tackles. It’s simple. Montenegro could not win.
If he can make a similar impression in Liverpool’s deficit over the next six months, the £60m fee will quickly go down as one of Jurgen Klopp’s biggest transfer fees at Anfield.
