He was the one who truly saved Liverpool,” admitted Dominik Szoboszlai as he credited a teammate with being the real star of the show.
After scoring a dramatic stoppage-time free-kick to secure Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal, the Hungarian midfielder shifted attention away from himself, instead hailing Ibrahima Konaté as the game’s outstanding performer.
Szoboszlai told reporters that while his goal sealed the result, it was Konaté’s defensive brilliance that kept Liverpool in contention.
“I passed the award to him because he earned it,” Szoboszlai explained. “Yes, I scored, but without his defending we wouldn’t have had the clean sheet—and my goal wouldn’t have mattered.”
Konaté was immense throughout, shutting down Arsenal striker Victor Gyökeres, who afterward admitted the Frenchman was the toughest defender he had ever faced. From dominating in the air to making decisive tackles, Konaté ensured Arsenal had no way through, winning praise from teammates and fans alike.
Szoboszlai’s humility highlighted the strong togetherness in Arne Slot’s squad. While his last-minute strike made the headlines, many felt Konaté’s defensive masterclass was what truly secured Liverpool’s win at Anfield
