With Liverpool edging nearer to securing their second signing of the summer season, followers are keen to seek out out all they will about our subsequent potential incoming.
Issues have moved shortly since The Athletic‘s David Ornstein reported on Wednesday that the Reds had held talks with Dominik Szoboszlai over what was then described as a “difficult” switch.
Liverpool wasted little time in assembly the £60.1 million launch clause within the midfielder’s contract shortly earlier than the June 30 deadline and all of the options are that official affirmation is now a matter of when moderately than if.
Naturally, supporters are keen to assemble as a lot info as they will whereas ready to see him pull on a pink shirt, so we thought we’d do a few of the legwork for you!
Ought to Liverpool get this deal over the road, what kind of participant can we anticipate to see on the membership subsequent season?
To get extra of a lowdown on Szoboszlai and what he might carry to Anfield, we spoke to Áron Aranyossy @A11Aron, Hungarian journalist and Liverpool fan.
Firstly, we all know Szoboszlai is flexible however how would you describe his ability set?
He’s a artistic participant, very technical, however that doesn’t imply he’s afraid to go for a deal with. He works onerous and runs lots in video games particularly out of possession. In that sense, I feel he could be a terrific Klopp-player.
He’s good at taking others on, capturing and supplying by way of balls as effectively. That’s why he’s such a risk, he’s glorious in all three, so that you by no means know what to anticipate.
He was usually used on the left wing to chop inside, however he’s additionally greater than able to enjoying as a No. 8 or 10. Tactically very mature and conscious participant, his tactical consciousness and determination making is nice.
What are his strengths?
Principally his technical capacity, as I discussed earlier than. His supply is improbable, and he shoots the ball very onerous, however his key passes and shot-creating actions are additionally essential.
He isn’t egocentric however doesn’t shrink back from capturing himself. I really like his work charge, he thrives beneath strain so he steps up throughout vital matches.
What about weaknesses, is there part of his recreation that wants bettering?
I’d say his heading is common, for those who take a look at his numbers his aerial duels won’t be poor however they aren’t spectacular both.
He isn’t a defensive midfielder, however he can and is prepared to defend, however perhaps he might enhance there as effectively.
We all know Klopp values gamers with the correct perspective, what sort of character is Szoboszlai?
Szoboszlai is a really decided and assured man, which is usually seen as cocky. I guarantee you, he’s not!
He works very onerous throughout coaching classes as effectively. I keep in mind he informed his teammates not too long ago to not be afraid of asking for assist from him on and off the pitch.
I’ve seen him stay this yr fairly just a few occasions and it’s not simply speak, typically it genuinely looks like he’s all over the place!
He has nice friendships from his earlier groups so it makes me assume he’s a great bloke to have round. He’s aggressive and loves a great problem, doesn’t get scared dealing with robust opposition.
He’s a really, very skilled participant, we heard tales from him and his father as effectively about how a lot he has given up from “simply being a teen” to be the place he’s in the present day. It’s like he’s on a mission.
For these in all probability questioning, how do you pronounce his title?
Strive consider it this manner: So-boss-luh-e. Or one other tackle this, overlook concerning the Z in his title as a result of the “sz” is pronounced like an ’s’ in Hungarian.
Are you able to see him becoming in at Liverpool subsequent season?
I’m actually excited to see him there, not solely as a result of I’m a Liverpool supporter myself, but additionally as a result of he looks like a terrific participant for Klopp.
His work charge and power ought to make him a terrific match and I can see him feeding Mo Salah some nice by way of balls. I’d assume he would wish a little bit little bit of time to completely adapt to the system however I’ve little question Klopp can flip him right into a beast – or I ought to say a mentality monster!
* Thanks once more to Áron Aranyossy for the lowdown on Dominik Szoboszlai. Observe Áron on Twitter @A11Aron.
