Dominik Szoboszlai answers critics in Liverpool’s 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham

Dominik Szoboszlai answered his critics with a decisive display as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, saying he is happy to play wherever Andoni Iraola needs him.

According to Goal.com, the Hungarian produced a superb long-range strike on Tuesday night, days after the 0-0 draw with Fulham in which he won one of his 10 duels.

He said he was unaware of the chatter around his form, dedicated his goal to those who always back him, and stressed footballers can have off days.

Iraola’s tactical shift has seen Szoboszlai used across positions in a fluid midfield. He explained the shape features a six, an eight and a 10 on different lines rather than in pairs, and noted he has also filled in as a seven and even a two.

The 23-year-old added that labels do not concern him, he simply wants to be on the pitch. He accepted the Fulham outing was below par as a six, but argued that next time he could win eight of 10 duels, so balance matters.

The victory set up a fourth-round meeting with Chelsea. Attention now turns to the Premier League, with Bournemouth to come on Sunday, and Szoboszlai said reaction to setbacks is what counts.

Source: Goal.com

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