Dominik Szoboszlai
LIV
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Oct 25, 2000 (26)
Right
6'2"
163 lb
Continues individual training
Szoboszlai (hamstring) will miss Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton as he continues training individually and has yet to regain sufficient fitness for competitive action, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "Dom is going to be out this weekend. I don't think he's far but he hasn't trained with the group still. And also considering the other day that we started him and he had to go out, we will probably take one or two days more than we would last week. He's in a good place. Dom is already training outside alone and is going to train with the group, but he's not ready for this one."
Analysis: Szoboszlai remains sidelined with a hamstring issue that forced him off in the 32nd minute of Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Brentford. The Hungarian midfielder has not suffered a new injury or aggravated the existing problem, but his recovery has taken longer than initially anticipated. He is currently limited to individual training and will miss another fixture against Brighton on Sunday, although his absence is not expected to be prolonged. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister remain the likely central midfield partnership in his absence, with Szoboszlai still awaiting clearance to resume full team training.
Needs more time to recover
Szoboszlai (hamstring) needs additional recovery time but is not expected to be sidelined for long, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "Szoboszlai is different. It's not a new injury, I think it's in the same place it was probably last week. He hasn't worsened the injury but probably we have to be a little bit more patient until he recovers fully. But it's not like something now where he has to wait a lot of time to come back, he is more or less in the same situation he was last week. But we need more patience with him."
Analysis: Szoboszlai was forced off in the 32nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory over Brentford after experiencing discomfort in the same hamstring that had previously troubled him. Although the midfielder has not suffered a new injury or worsened the existing problem, he requires additional time to recover fully, with his absence not expected to be lengthy. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are expected to form Liverpool's central midfield partnership until Szoboszlai returns, leaving the Hungarian midfielder temporarily sidelined as he works toward regaining full fitness.
Expected to miss some time
Szoboszlai (hamstring) is expected to miss some time, according to head coach Andoni Iraola, per Ian Doyle. The coach said after the game, per NBC sports. "No. It's not like another injury. He has tried and trained the last few days but we didn't know the minutes he has. Sometimes we get affected even by the red card the last week. Because probably if not we put Ryan Gravenberch in and nothing happens because we don't need to risk with Dom. He has felt not like the same injury, we have probably put him in a little bit early. It's not like another injury it's just still not healed."
Analysis: Szoboszlai is set for another spell on the sidelines after his hamstring problem forced him off in the 32nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 win at Brentford. Andoni Iraola said it was the same injury and that the midfielder was not fully healed, admitting Liverpool rushed him back because Ryan Gravenberch was suspended. With Gravenberch now available again after serving his ban, Liverpool are expected to take a more cautious approach with Szoboszlai, and Trey Nyoni could see more minutes in midfield during a heavy schedule that starts with Villarreal.
Forced off in first start back
Szoboszlai was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's Premier League match at Brentford in his first start since a hamstring problem and was replaced by Trey Nyoni.
Analysis: Szoboszlai's first start since his hamstring problem ended early, with the midfielder going down in visible frustration before Nyoni replaced him. He had missed two matches after returning from Hungary duty with a hamstring injury, and Liverpool will be concerned about a possible recurrence until he has been assessed.
Finds starting role
Szoboszlai (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brentford.
Analysis: Szoboszlai returns to the lineup after a hamstring injury suffered during the international break kept him out against Manchester City and LASK. His availability restores an important source of creativity and set-piece delivery during Liverpool's stretch of four matches in 12 days. He has recorded two goals and 16 chances created across six appearances in all competitions this season, playing exclusively in midfield after occasionally covering right-back last campaign. His minutes could still be managed following the injury.
Availability still uncertain
Szoboszlai (hamstring) remains a late fitness call for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "It's early for us to say, we have still tomorrow's training. Obviously, they were not ready for last night [against LASK]. We have to wait and see. I think it's still very early but the same way I said they are not available for the previous games, I leave the chance open this time, yes."
Analysis: Szoboszlai has missed Liverpool's last two matches against Manchester City and LASK after suffering a hamstring injury during the international break. The Hungarian midfielder has established himself as a key figure in Liverpool's midfield thanks to his creativity, set-piece delivery and ability to contribute goals and assists, making his absence particularly significant during a demanding stretch of four matches in 12 days. Teammate Milos Kerkez previously suggested that Szoboszlai was eager to return against Brentford, but manager Iraola's latest comments indicate that his involvement remains uncertain ahead of Friday's final training session. Szoboszlai scored two goals and created 16 chances in six appearances across all competitions for the Reds, playing as a midfielder only after covering the right-back role several times last season under former coach Arne Slot.
Will push to play Saturday
Szoboszlai (hamstring) could make an effort to play Saturday against Brentford, teammate Milos Kerkez said during Tuesday's pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday's UCL match against LASK Linz. "He's recovering. He doesn't like to be out. Knowing him he'd like to play on Saturday."
Analysis: The star playmaker was left out of the traveling squad for Wednesday's match after missing Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City as well. Szoboszlai rarely misses games due to fitness issues, and based on Kerkez's words, the midfielder could make an effort to play Saturday against Brentford. Wednesday's game against LASK starts a stretch of four games in 12 days for Reds.
Left out of traveling squad
Szoboszlai (hamstring) will miss Wednesday's Champions League clash against LASK after being omitted from Liverpool's 23-man squad traveling to Austria, according to James Pearce of The Athletic.
Analysis: Szoboszlai returned from international duty with hamstring tightness and was subsequently ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City. Manager Andoni Iraola previously explained that the midfielder had been limited in training to avoid aggravating the issue, with Liverpool's congested schedule making a quick recovery difficult. His confirmed absence Wednesday represents another setback for Liverpool's midfield, particularly with Ryan Gravenberch set to serve a suspension in the next Premier League fixture against Brentford on Saturday. Szoboszlai remains without a confirmed return date, although the club appears to be taking a cautious approach to prevent a more significant injury.
Early doubt for Wednesday
Szoboszlai (hamstring) appears to be doubtful for Wednesday's match against LASK, according to manager Andoni Iraola. "Dom came from the national team with tightness, an overload. We put him as a floater in the training and tried to protect him, but he was feeling something very small. It's true that now we play four games in 10 days, so it's going to be difficult because we fly to Austria in two days. I think it's going to be difficult to recover any of the players."
Analysis: Szoboszlai returned from the international break with an injury that forced him out against Manchester City and now appears to be set for more time out, with the midfielder now a doubt for Wednesday's UCL match. This is a major loss for the team if he does miss out, as he is a major part of directing their midfield and the playmaking in the final third. More importantly, they will want to avoid him missing any further time, as they are set to play without Ryan Gravenberch in their next league match due to a red card suspension.
Sidelined with hamstring tightness
Szoboszlai (hamstring) was ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City after experiencing hamstring tightness following international duty, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "He came with an overload, he felt a tight hamstring. He's tried somehow, kind of pushing through training, but he was not feeling 100 per cent and we will have to wait for Dom, yes."
Analysis: Szoboszlai returned from international duty with a hamstring issue and attempted to train through the discomfort but was ultimately unable to reach full fitness for Sunday's encounter. The midfielder has been a key contributor for Liverpool this season, recording one goal, 13 shots, 11 chances created and 17 corners across five Premier League appearances. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister start together in central midfield against Manchester City, with Florian Wirtz operating in a more advanced role. Szoboszlai's absence also leaves Liverpool without one of their primary set-piece takers, while his availability for the next league fixture against Brentford remains uncertain.
Withdrawn with cramp
Szoboszlai was withdrawn as a precaution after suffering cramp in the second half of Hungary's 1-0 win over Georgia on Friday, according to Hungary coach Marco Rossi, per Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo. "He cramped and was very tired by the end. He did huge sprints, I don't even know how fast he was capable of, but he was very fast."
Analysis: Szoboszlai captained Hungary and was deployed as a number six for one of the first times, and if he is passed fit he will captain the side again against Ukraine on Oct. 5. He remains a key piece of Liverpool's starting XI at club level, which has kept three consecutive Premier League clean sheets, and the cramp is not expected to be a lasting concern.
Busy again
Szoboszlai recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.
Analysis: Szoboszlai was busy in every aspect of Sunday's match, he was creative at times and kept the ball moving from deep-lying midfield. Szoboszlai is a consistently good offensive threat, but he has more limited upside in a deeper-lying role. He remains a key piece of the starting XI for a Liverpool side that has kept three consecutive Premier League clean sheets.
Scores great goal in EFL Cup
Szoboszlai scored one goal in 28 minutes as a substitute during Tuesday's 3-1 EFL win over Tottenham, and was praised by coach Andoni Iraola, who said "the third goal obviously is a worldie, it's outstanding. The thing with Dom is, before shooting you are trusting he might score".
Analysis: Szoboszlai showed his shooting skill by firing a long-range shot into the net in the midweek clash. It was his third goal across six games played in all competitions this season, with the midfielder already making the score sheet in league, cup and Champions League play. His all-around talent and set piece duties keep him highly reliable for fantasy production, and the fact that his playing time was managed Tuesday suggests he'll continue to start in Premier League action.
Nine crosses in draw
Szoboszlai recorded two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Fulham.
Analysis: Szoboszlai sent in nine crosses but didn't create a chance during Saturday's draw. It's a day to forget for Szoboszlai and Liverpool, who have now drawn four straight at Anfield. That's not good enough for what has long been one of the strongest home grounds in the Premier League. Szoboszlai and co. head to Bournemouth next time out.
Nets in win
Szoboszlai scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Atletico Madrid.
Analysis: Szoboszlai played a beautiful one-two with Ronald Araujo and was in on goal before finishing with aplomb past Jan Oblak. The midfielder has been all-action to start the season and seems to be carving out a solid role under new boss Andoni Iraola. Szoboszlai will have a bit less upside while he continues to play in holding midfield.
Busy in midfield
Szoboszlai recorded three shots (three on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-0 victory against Ipswich Town.
Analysis: Szoboszlai was busy throughout Friday's win, running the match from the midfield and linking the Liverpool XI together well. The midfielder was excellent from start-to-finish and was rock-solid as he kept the tempo going. Szoboszlai has been good, if not glamorous to start the campaign and should remain a key starter.
Busy in draw
Szoboszlai recorded three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Szoboszlai had everything to do in midfield during Saturday's draw, and ended the match at right-back. Szoboszlai is an interesting player, nominally an attacking midfielder this is now the second season in a row where he's been used at right-back. He's certainly not bad in that role, but it speaks to how poor Jeremie Frimpong was throughout Saturday's clash. Szoboszlai could start in a variety of roles for Liverpool.
Nets from the spot
Szoboszlai scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
Analysis: Szoboszlai scored from the penalty spot during Sunday's draw, stepping up and sinking a beautiful penalty right at the end of the match. The midfielder continues to be a crucial part of everything Liverpool do, and one of the shining stars in the center of the park. It remains to be seen how he will fit into the team as Andoni Iraola continues to shape his team.
Signs new long-term Liverpool deal
Szoboszlai has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool, extending his stay at Anfield ahead of the 2026-27 season, the club announced.
Analysis: Szoboszlai posted the best individual numbers of his Liverpool career in 2025-26, finishing with 13 goals and 12 assists from 53 appearances and taking home the club's Player of the Season award, a reflection of him carrying the team through a difficult campaign more than anyone else in the squad. He had already tasted success in his first two seasons at Anfield, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023-24 and the Premier League in 2024-25. What sets Szoboszlai apart is his positional flexibility, having deputized at right back through injury crises while also featuring as a No. 10, box to box midfielder and winger over the course of his time at the club. Beyond his versatility, Szoboszlai has developed into one of Liverpool's most dangerous shooters from distance and a genuine set piece threat. That combination of adaptability and end product made him a key figure the club prioritized tying down long term as it moves into a new managerial era under Andoni Iraola.
Present for start of preseason
Szoboszlai was present and in high spirits at the start of Liverpool's preseason, returning to training ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the club posted.
Analysis: Szoboszlai operated as the driving force in Liverpool's midfield last season, combining relentless pressing intensity with the technical quality and late box arrivals that made him one of the most complete box to box midfielders in the Premier League. Under new coach Andoni Iraola, his exact role remains to be seen, though his profile suggests he should continue to feature centrally in midfield. Having established himself as an indispensable starter for Liverpool, he will be expected to build on that foundation under the new coaching setup in 2026-27.
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