Dominik Szoboszlai can't hide frustration at Premier League decision costing Liverpool
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDominik SzoboszlaiThe Liverpool midfielder was asked about the Premier League's decision not to postpone matches ahead of the Champions League quarter-final, despite PSG being afforded extra time to prepareDominik Szoboszlai spoke to the media ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against PSGDominik Szoboszlai couldn't hide his simmering frustration that Paris Saint-Germain was afforded an extra three days to prepare for its Champions League quarter-final tie with Liverpool.Ligue 1 opted to postpone PSG's weekend match against Lens to allow the European champions an opportunity to rest and recuperate between the quarter-final legs, while Liverpool faced a tough fixture against Fulham.While the Reds won comfortably, the extra game could prove significant. Szoboszlai played 90 minutes in both matches, and ahead of a potentially energy-sapping tie that could stretch to 120 minutes at Anfield, the Hungarian admitted it is an advantage for the visitors.READ MORE: Curtis Jones returns, who missed out and media storm - five things spotted in Liverpool trainingREAD MORE: PSG players arrive at Anfield 'frustrated' as Liverpool looks to make historyAsked whether he felt the Premier League should have helped Liverpool, Szoboszlai smiled and then diplomatically replied: "Of course, it's a difference.
When they can rest between the games, it gives them two days’ extra time for recovery and to analyze the game, get ready for the game."After the PSG game, we were already focused on Fulham. Since then, we’re focused on Paris again."A couple of guys who played in Paris and played long and then started Fulham long.
That makes a difference but I am not here to tell you that the Premier League should give us days off to help us in the Champions League.Szoboszlai has said he has complete belief Liverpool can progress to the Champions League semi-finals(Image: Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)"That’s how it is; we have to deal with it. We are professional enough to deal with it and it’s our job to do."Liverpool is 2-0 down from the first leg in Paris last week, and will have to rely on another immense Anfield atmosphere if is to progress to the semi-finals.Meanwhile, Szoboszlai admitted that overturning the tie against PSG would be the biggest comeback of his career."Of course, it would be one of the biggest comebacks in my career, probably, especially with Liverpool against Paris in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, after 2-0 down."Yeah, I can say it would be the biggest comeback in my career."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Dominik SzoboszlaiLiverpool FCChampions LeagueParis Saint-Germain FC