Dominik Szoboszlai put in a wonderful show as Liverpool thrashed Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 at Anfield to advance into the fifth spherical of the FA Cup for the fourth time within the final 11 seasons.
Arne Slot’s aspect appeared wanting their normal spark earlier than the break, presumably feeling the pressure after ending Sunderland’s 12-game unbeaten house run within the Premier League simply days earlier.
Even so, they reached half-time in entrance. Curtis Jones utilized the completion from shut vary after a supply from Milos Kerkez.
The second purpose got here from Szoboszlai, and it was a factor of magnificence. Kerkez switched play with a lofted move in the direction of Mohamed Salah, who deftly guided the ball into the trail of Szoboszlai for a fierce strike into the far nook earlier than Salah added one other from the spot, to mark his 262nd purpose for Liverpool.
Though Salah delivered an impressive show at Anfield, he gave all of the plaudits to Szoboszlai, pointing to the midfielder’s significance if Liverpool are to mount a severe cup problem this season.
‘Probably the greatest gamers on the planet’
‘There was strain for certain on the penalty,’ Salah informed TNT Sports activities. ‘It’s a vital win for us. It offers us confidence for the upcoming video games.
‘I feel a cup run relies on his [Szoboszlai’s] performances. We depend on him a lot. This season, he is without doubt one of the greatest gamers on the planet.
‘It’s nice to win trophies; hopefully we are able to go on.’
The Hungarian worldwide was central to Liverpool’s victory, instrumental in each defensive and offensive aspects of the sport.
At full time, the 25-year-old made 66 touches and accomplished 47 of his 48 tried passes towards the Seagulls on Saturday.
Liverpool completed the sport with a 1.82 xG benefit over Brighton’s 1.22, and the previous Leipzig man was a key a part of the Reds’ attacking forays, creating goal-scoring probabilities and making seven passes into the ultimate third, finishing all 4 of his lengthy ball makes an attempt.
He additionally created two probabilities for his teammates and scored together with his solely shot of the sport. Whereas there was a probability he would have scored extra, Szoboszlai additionally had different defensive duties, successful 4 duels, making two clearances, and successful possession 4 occasions for his group.
Liverpool will now must act swiftly to increase his deal, as a latest report from Spanish outlet MARCA quoted Hungarian nationwide group boss Marco Rossi, who revealed that the midfielder ‘desires’ of enjoying for Actual Madrid.
