Dominik Szoboszlai‘s transfer to a “completely different dimension” in Liverpool was the precise subsequent step within the eyes of his nationwide coach after rising in stature with the captain’s armband.
Szoboszlai is considered one of 5 Liverpool gamers who presently captains his nationwide facet, having already registered 32 Hungary caps on the age of simply 22.
The midfielder has made a formidable begin to life at Anfield, placing in a man-of-the-match show on his dwelling debut in opposition to Bournemouth, and seemingly by no means operating out of power.
Liverpool’s No. 8 has slotted in seamlessly since arriving from Leipzig, and with September internationals on the horizon, Hungary supervisor Marco Rossi had the chance to reward his captain’s progress.
“Leipzig was additionally a superb staff for him, however Liverpool is a special dimension,” Rossi mentioned of the No. 8 when saying his squad for September internationals.
“He at all times took the steps on the proper time, and for me he utterly proved himself, it was an excellent determination to nominate him because the captain of the nationwide staff.
“Since then, he’s rather more accountable and thinks in a different way. In any case, he’s the kind of soccer participant who, regardless of his expertise, works arduous, not solely in coaching, but additionally outdoors of it.
“Evidently everybody in Liverpool already preferred and accepted him, and never primarily due to his expertise, however moderately due to his angle. That’s what issues essentially the most there.”
Szoboszlai, who was appointed as Hungary captain in November 2022, has greater than confirmed what he has to supply – made extra pronounced by Liverpool’s must play with 10 males in two of their opening three matches.
As per FotMob, the No. 8 leads the staff in probabilities created (5), is behind solely Luis Diaz for profitable dribbles per 90 (two) and is the third-highest ranked participant to date (7.47).
Liverpool are in a “completely different dimension,” however Szoboszlai has proven to date that he’s greater than outfitted for the distinctive challenges.
Hungary face Serbia in a Euro 24 qualifier (Sept 7) earlier than internet hosting the Czech Republic in a pleasant (Sept 10) – that leaves Szoboszlai with a handful of days to organize for Liverpool’s first sport again at Wolves on September 16.
