The **Merseyside derby** at Anfield never fails to deliver, and this weekend’s clash was no exception. Liverpool battled past Everton in a thrilling **2-1 victory**, but beyond the scoreline, it was **Jack Grealish’s reaction** that stole the spotlight.
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## Grealish’s Jaw-Dropping Admission
In his post-match comments, the Manchester City star made a revelation that sent fans and pundits into a frenzy:
> *“I’ve gone up against Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, even Vinícius Júnior—but what I saw today from that lad was simply unreal.”*
Many expected Grealish’s praise to be directed at Liverpool icons like **Mohamed Salah** or **Cody Gakpo**, but sources close to Anfield suggest he was talking about none other than **Dominik Szoboszlai**.
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## Szoboszlai’s Masterclass Performance
The Hungarian international was on another level. His creativity, pace, and relentless energy repeatedly tore Everton apart. Szoboszlai dictated the tempo of the game and carried Liverpool’s attack with flair, earning huge roars from the Anfield faithful.
Clips of his performance quickly went viral, with fans calling him *“world-class”* and hailing it as one of the best individual derby displays in years.
Even Liverpool boss **Arne Slot** praised him, calling it:
> *“The kind of performance you expect on the grandest European stages.”*
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## Comparisons With Europe’s Elite
For Grealish to compare Szoboszlai to the likes of **Mbappé, Vinícius, and Yamal** underlines just how extraordinary his showing was. And his final remark left no room for doubt:
> *“Today, he was better than Lamine Yamal—no doubt about it.”*
## A New Anfield Superstar?
Liverpool’s title chase remains alive and kicking, but the bigger story might be the rise of Szoboszlai as one of the **global elite**. If Grealish’s comments are anything to go by, Liverpool fans may have just witnessed the true arrival of their next superstar.
**Fan Takeaway:** Was this the performance that officially puts **Szoboszlai** in the same conversation as Europe’s best?
