'Never interfere': International manager sends prickly warning to Arne Slot as Liverpool boss lands in hot water
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Hungary manager Marco Rossi has told Arne Slot to stop interfering over how much he plays Dominik Szoboszlai.Szoboszlai is expected to feature heavily for his country during the international break, with Hungary set for friendlies against Slovenia and Greece.Understandably, Slot railed against the lack of a break for most of the Liverpool squad after the Reds lost against Brighton last weekend. Liverpool can only sign ONE England star – who gets your vote Anthony Gordon or Morgan Rogers… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Eddie Keogh/The FA/Michael Regan Hungary boss not a fan of Szoboszlai playing at right-backGiven that Hungary are playing friendlies, there is no real need for Szoboszlai to be involved for all of the 180 minutes.Nevertheless, in comments from Nemzeti Sport, Rossi has defended his right to do as he pleases with his captain, just as Slot does while he’s playing for Liverpool.“I have never spoken to Arne Slot,” said the Italian.
Not even when he plays Dominik Szoboszlai as a full-back.”Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool told why Florian Wirtz is a different player for Germany after stunning Switzerland display“I would expect the club coaches not to tell the national team captains what to do. “If Dominik said he wanted to rest – like anyone else – I would let him.
“The best interests of the national team are the primary concern for everyone here, and for us to achieve good results.”Analysis: No need for precious Rossi to hit backA pattern is seemingly emerging with Rossi, who is more than happy to talk about what his captain is doing at Liverpool, but does not like any form of criticism by way of return.The Italian manager recently declared that Szoboszlai dreams of playing for Real Madrid, sending the rumour mill into a frenzy. If he wants to play Szoboszlai for 180 minutes during two meaningless matches, he is of course within his rights to do so.