Dominik Szoboszlai showed his true colors with gesture to Man Utd fans after defeat
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDominik SzoboszlaiThe midfielder was among Liverpool's best performers on a disappointing afternoon at Old Trafford and was filmed responding to the jeers from opposition fans after the full-time whistleDominik Szoboszlai appeared to point to the Premier League winners' badge in response to the taunts of Manchester United fans on SundayDominik Szoboszlai appeared to respond to the taunts of Manchester United fans on Sunday at Old Trafford by reminding them of Liverpool’s status as reigning champions.The Reds suffered an 11th Premier League loss of the campaign as it was beaten 3-2 by Michael Carrick’s side in another bruising experience. Szoboszlai responded in kind by pointing at the gold Premier League winners’ badge on his sleeve, in a clip widely circulated on social media.It’s not the first interaction Szoboszlai has shared with fans in recent weeks.
He was seen remonstrating with his own supporters during last month’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City, actions he later apologized for.Szoboszlai got Liverpool back into the game with his goal at the start of the second halfThe Hungarian was certainly among Liverpool’s better performers in a poor team showing on Sunday. His energy and enthusiasm to regain possession were key to Liverpool’s short-lived fightback.Szoboszlai has often set the standard this season, while others around him have underwhelmed.“I try to do my best,” he told Sky Sports after the game.
“I try to, as you say, drag them with me, take them with me and hopefully set an example day by day, game by game.“That’s what I want to do and that’s going to be my plan for the last three games as well.”Szoboszlai has been mentioned as a potential Liverpool captain(Image: (Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images))With Virgil van Dijk ’s tenure as captain likely to end in a little over 12 months' time, Szoboszlai has been mentioned as a potential successor to the defender.“He has a lot of attributes already, especially when it comes to leading by example,” Arne Slot said earlier this season, when asked about Szoboszlai’s leadership qualities.“There is still a step to make in terms of leadership, being vocal and a voice in the dressing room if I compare him to Virgil, which is completely normal.“But for all the other things, he has a lot to become a very influential player for Liverpool and you could call that a leader.”Sunday’s game marked Szoboszlai’s 50th appearance of the season. He has now registered 13 goals and 10 assists and appears a shoo-in for the club’s player-of-the-season award.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester United FCDominik Szoboszlai