Liverpool’s emphatic 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt not only brought relief to a team desperate for form but also made one thing crystal clear — Dominik Szoboszlai is now the heartbeat of Arne Slot’s Liverpool.
Under heavy scrutiny following four consecutive defeats across all competitions, Slot made a bold decision in Germany: Mohamed Salah was dropped to the bench, and the manager reshuffled his side to find the right balance. The result was a commanding performance — and a night that belonged entirely to Szoboszlai.
The Hungarian midfielder was at the center of everything good Liverpool produced. His composure in possession, relentless pressing, and sharp decision-making turned a nervous start into total dominance. When Eintracht took an early lead through Rasmus Kristensen, it was Szoboszlai who orchestrated Liverpool’s response — setting up Ibrahima Konaté’s equalizer from a pinpoint corner before capping his own brilliance with a thunderous strike in the second half.
Szoboszlai has already filled multiple roles this season — even stepping in as an emergency right-back during Liverpool’s injury crisis — but his display in Frankfurt reminded everyone of where he truly belongs: dictating the tempo from midfield.
Supporters flooded social media with praise after the match. One fan wrote, “He’s a complete midfielder — vision, work rate, leadership. You can’t drop him now.” Another added, “Szoboszlai looks like he’s gone up a level. He’s bossing everything.”
At just 24, the former RB Leipzig man is quickly becoming one of Liverpool’s most influential figures. His set-piece delivery continues to be lethal, his engine unmatched, and his mentality — elite. Even in a squad filled with attacking talent, Szoboszlai’s consistency and versatility have made him the one player Slot can no longer afford to leave out.
Liverpool’s resurgence may have begun in Frankfurt, but it was powered by the man wearing number 8 — a midfielder who is proving that true quality shines brightest when the pressure is on.
As the Reds fight to reclaim their form and identity, one thing is beyond debate: Dominik Szoboszlai is now Liverpool’s most indispensable player.
