Dominik Szoboszlai‘s transfer to a “completely different dimension” in Liverpool was the fitting 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 at present captains his nationwide aspect, 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 residence debut towards Bournemouth, and seemingly by no means working 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 wonderful staff for him, however Liverpool is a special dimension,” Rossi stated of the No. 8 when asserting his squad for September internationals.
“He at all times took the steps on the proper time, and for me he fully proved himself, it was a superb determination to nominate him because the captain of the nationwide staff.
“Since then, he’s far more accountable and thinks otherwise. In any case, he’s the kind of soccer participant who, regardless of his expertise, works arduous, not solely in coaching, but in addition exterior of it.
“It appears that evidently everybody in Liverpool already appreciated and accepted him, and never primarily due to his expertise, however fairly due to his perspective. That’s what issues probably 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 have to play with 10 males in two of their opening three matches.
As per FotMob, the No. 8 leads the staff in possibilities created (5), is behind solely Luis Diaz for profitable dribbles per 90 (two) and is the third-highest ranked participant thus far (7.47).
Liverpool are in a “completely different dimension,” however Szoboszlai has proven thus far that he’s greater than geared up 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 recreation again at Wolves on September 16.