Ex-Premier League striker Ian Wright has raised doubts over Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungary captain continues to divide opinion as the new Liverpool head coach mulls over his best midfield trio.
Curtis Jones shone in the absence of Alexis Mac Allister against Chelsea, after the Argentine was only fit enough to make the bench after his illness – while Szoboszlai continues to occupy a starting line-up spot. Ryan Gravenberch is another midfielder who became a key member of Slot’s side, during the infancy of the former Feyenoord manager’s tenure, and with that midfield debate raging on Wright has cast his suspicions over the 23-year-old.
He said on the Stick to Football Podcast: “No-one expected this from [Ryan] Gravenberch, and then Curtis Jones, he’s gone supernova. “[With] Szoboszlai, I’m not seeing that, in his performances… I think the form of Gravenberch and Curtis Jones is really taking it to another place.”
Liverpool to go head-to-head with Arsenal for Mohamed Salah replacement
The future of Mohamed Salah continues to dominate the landscape around Liverpool. The Egypt superstar will be into the final six months of his contract at the turn of the year, allowing for clubs overseas to enter in pre-contract negotiations before he leaves as a free agent.
Federico Chiesa signed this summer after the Reds capitalised on his bargain price, Luis Diaz has enjoyed a strong start on the wing and Cody Gakpo has, seemingly, found a place on the left – following his experiment as a central striker under Klopp. A supposed target who doesn’t appear to be going away is Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Liverpool are leading the race for the Georgian. Doubts are rising over his future at the Italian side – after courting rumoured interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. In the report, the outlet claims that as well as on the pitch, both of the Premier League title chasers could go head-to-head for him.
