Szoboszlai proves a right back masterclass as Liverpool edge Arsenal
It was always going to be tight from the first whistle.
Then Dominik Szoboszlai produced one moment of genius to settle it.
The Hungarian is usually an attacking midfielder and the move to right back paid off.
Arne Slot shifted him there after Jeremie Frimpong’s injury and the move paid off.
Szoboszlai learned some free kick technique from Trent Alexander-Arnold over the years, and it showed.
He faced Gabriel Martinelli with few problems and adapted to Eberechi Eze’s threat.
Szoboszlai remained calm and composed throughout the night.
He defended well and delivered long and short passes to change the dynamic of the game.
The moment of quality will be remembered, and Szoboszlai deserves credit for adapting to help Slot and his teammates.
In East London we know the soul of football lives in the stands not in the boardroom.
We love a hard press and a harder tackle and we distrust high lines without a barge behind it.
If it involves Millwall, Spurs or anyone who mocks the East End, we throw a jab with a smile.
This is the West Ham way and it travels with the crowd.
TLDR
- Szoboszlai adapts to right back and shines with calm distribution.
- Liverpool edge Arsenal thanks to a late moment of quality.
- West Ham fans keep faith in the stands over the boardroom and welcome bite against rivals.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool