Szoboszlai Dominik Faces Underestimation Ahead of Crucial Match

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 8, 2026 1:20 PM ET

Szoboszlai Dominik Faces Underestimation Ahead of Crucial Match

As the Premier League progresses, Szoboszlai Dominik is set to face Manchester City in a crucial match. Both teams come off mixed results over their last five league fixtures, each recording three draws, one loss, and one win.

Szoboszlai Dominik: A Player Underestimated?

Despite his impressive form, Szoboszlai seems to be underestimated by Manchester City. In their match preview, City has not mentioned this key player, who has been pivotal for Liverpool.

Recent Performances

Szoboszlai scored in the cup match against Barnsley.
He also netted a goal and provided an assist in the Premier League against Bournemouth.
In the latest Champions League encounter, he registered another assist.

His only performance without scoring or assisting came during a draw with Burnley. However, he still exhibited exceptional work-rate throughout that match.

Comparison with Other Key Players

While Manchester City highlights players like Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz, who have recorded multiple goals and assists recently, Szoboszlai’s achievements should not be overlooked.

Ekitiké: 9 goals and 2 assists in the last 11 matches.
Wirtz: 6 goals and 3 assists in his last 11 appearances.
Gravenbech: Known for being less prolific, with 8 goals across 116 matches for Liverpool.

Historical Context

Interestingly, one year ago against Manchester City, Szoboszlai delivered one of his best performances, scoring a goal and providing an assist. This history adds weight to expectations for his role in the upcoming match.

Current Season Statistics

Szoboszlai has become a crucial player for Liverpool this season. His contributions include:

2063 minutes played in the league.
Pass accuracy of 88%.
A total of 3 goals with an xG of 3.5.

As the match approaches, many are left wondering if Manchester City is truly underestimating Szoboszlai Dominik, a player who has shown he can rise to the occasion. Liverpool fans will be eager to see if he continues to shine on such a prominent stage.