Szoboszlai has improved for Liverpool says Slot
Hungary midfielder has been among the goals of late
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai ‘is having a very good season’ and is improving on and off the ball, says manager Arne Slot.
The Hungary international has become a key player for the Reds, playing in midfield, atttack and even filling in at right-back at times.
He made a poor error against Barnsley in the FA Cup earlier this month but also scored a screamer and hit another fine goal in Marseille in midweek.
He missed a penalty against Burnley last week and despite his roller-coaster run of events is pleasing his manager.
Slot said: “Dom is having a very good season indeed. He’s been a part of two moments recently that aren’t his standards.
“Missing a penalty is not common for him but it happens, and his mistake against Barnsley was not one you see often and he acknowledged that.
“Apart from his goal, and a smart goal with a little bit of help from one of my coaching staff members, he showed again how important he is off the ball at Marseille and also when we have the ball because he gave a great chance to Hugo Ektike who unfortunately hit the woodwork.
“It always starts by leading by example and that’s what he’s always done.
“Always without the ball it is incredible the way he can press, the intensity, hen keeps running backwards and forwards.
“I think he’s improved this season on the ball. with more confidence and is more often involved.”
Mohamed Salah returned to start in Marseille and could feature from the off when Liverpool face Bournemouth on Saturday.