Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken about his perfect start at Liverpool and ultimate aims for the season - and delivered a message to a player he will be coming up against tonight.
Szoboszlai has registered two goals and assists apiece across his first 13 games at Anfield but his influence on the team has been far greater than these statistics would suggest
The 23-year-old has been the focal point of Jurgen Klopp’s revamped midfield and appears to be tailor-made for Liverpool’s playing style
Szoboszlai’s displays have earned early comparisons to Steven Gerrard, complete with inheriting the number eight shirt.
However, the Hungary international has insisted that he will be forging his own path, rather than seeking to emulate Gerrard.
Szoboszlai
“I've seen these articles, obviously it's flattering to be compared to one of the club's legends, but as I've said before, I don't want to be Steven Gerrard,”
“I will never be like him, we have two different life paths. I want to go my own way, but if I have a career like his, I will hardly be unhappy at the end of my career.”
Despite missing out on Champions League football last term, Szoboszlai insisted no-one at the club should not settle for less, when asked if Liverpool were contenders for the Premier League trophy.
Szoboszlai added
“I don't say it out of arrogance, but yes,”
“This may sound strange at the end of October, but due to the history of the club, there is no other answer. Liverpool go all season wanting to win the Premier League.
“Of course, this doesn't always work out, sometimes the club was one point behind City, other times they managed to finish in the lead. We seem to be better now than we were last season, so what else can we aim for but the gold medal?”
Next up Liverpool play Bournemouth.
Asked what Kerkez should be thinking ahead of the match, Szoboszlai replied: “To pray that I don't play.”
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