Dominik Szoboszlai has sent a clear message to Florian Wirtz : he's not ready to relinquish his spot in Liverpool's starting line-up without a scrap.

10 during the Reds' triumphant Premier League campaign.

Dominik Szoboszlai is under pressure to keep his spot in Liverpool's starting XI



10, but for Liverpool's second-to-last match against Brighton, Arne Slot opted to utilise him in a deeper role.

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"Dominik is playing as an eight, with Ryan (Gravenberch) as a six and Harvey (Elliott) a bit more forward," the Dutchman explained ahead of the game

"Dominik sees his best position as an eight as well, so it will be interesting to see how he does in this position."

As a result, the Hungarian international is poised to vie for a spot in the starting lineup in both midfield roles, contending with talents such as Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Curtis Jones.

Yet the introduction of the German prodigy might spell trouble for Harvey Elliott

Elliott made 28 appearances across all competitions but only started twice in the Premier League under Slot – both times after the league title was out of reach.

With Wirtz now adding to the midfield congestion, Elliott has hinted that a departure from Liverpool could be on the cards this summer as he considers his future.