š„ āEach time I tried to stop him, he did something I had never experienced beforeā¦ honestly, no defender enjoys going up against a player like that.ā August 26, 2025
Those were the surprising words of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon, as he opened up about the toughest opponent heās ever faced. But to everyoneās shock, it wasnāt Mohamed Salah or Luis DĆaz he namedāit was Liverpoolās Hungarian sensation, Dominik Szoboszlai.
At just 23, Gordon has come up against some of the biggest names in football, yet he admitted that Szoboszlaiās mix of vision, pace, and unpredictability makes him stand out above the rest. Unlike wingers who rely purely on speed, the Liverpool midfielder combines clever feints, quick thinking, and a rocket of a shot that keeps defenders guessing.
Gordon revealed that every time he thought he had closed Szoboszlai down, the midfielder would wriggle freeāeither threading a devastating pass or carving out a chance from nowhere. āHe doesnāt just attack you; he controls you. The moment you move, heās already one step ahead,ā Gordon admitted.
Since joining Liverpool, Szoboszlai has transformed Arne Slotās side, bringing creativity and drive that has left opponents scrambling. While fans often rave about Salahās finishing or NĆŗƱezās chaos, Gordonās confession highlights the real midfield engine powering Liverpoolās attack.
For a rival Premier League forward to admit Szoboszlai is a nightmare to face only underlines the Hungarianās growing influence. His rise has turned him into one of the most feared players in Englandāsomeone defenders know they must respect, or risk being torn apart.
And for Liverpool supporters, Gordonās praise is proof that what was once seen as a bold transfer gamble has now turned into one of the clubās most important signings.
ā” Szoboszlai isnāt just playing footballāheās rewriting the rules of how itās played
