Despite the turmoil of losing Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all at once this summer, Jurgen Klopp’s team has had a strong start to the season.
The five who left were replaced by four new faces, and in his exclusive column for the Daily Briefing today, Jones named Szoboszlai as the most impressive of them thus far.
Despite being younger and having no prior Premier League experience, the Hungary international has arguably outperformed Mac Allister while wearing a Liverpool jersey so far.
It is safe to say that Jones is very pleased with how quickly Szoboszlai has adjusted and how much the 22-year-old appears to be enjoying the responsibility of being a significant signing for such a prestigious club.
“It is fair to say that since he transferred from RB Leipzig to Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai has left a significant impression.
The Hungarian is obviously very talented, but what has me most impressed is how he has handled the physical demands of playing midfield in the Premier League,” said Jones.
He is slick and silky when he has the ball, but when he doesn’t, he works just as hard as anyone.
It is clear that he enjoys the responsibility that comes with being a high-profile addition who is brought in to help Liverpool with a specific issue.
Even more than Alexis Mac Allister, he has had a significant impact.
In Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, and their forwards, Liverpool has players who are at ease receiving the ball under pressure and who can play forward quickly and accurately.
Liverpool also appears stronger and covers the field more effectively.
“Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo haven’t appeared much yet, but their time will come.
Szoboszlai, however, is the player at Anfield who is currently making a name for himself. “v.
