Arne Slot issues firm response after Steven Gerrard sent Dominik Szoboszlai demand

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has issued a passionate defense of his decision to play Dominik Soboszlai at right back at times this season, responding to Steven Gerrard's demandArne Slot has responded to Steven Gerrard's Dominik Soboszlai demand(Image: Getty)Arne Slot has responded to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard’s Dominik Soboszlai demand after the midfielder’s standout performance in the Champions League Round of 16 win against Galatasaray.Soboszlai, 25, has played in midfield and at right back to plug the gap left by the injured Jeremie Frimpong and Connor Bradley. He must be an absolute nightmare for the goalkeeper."People are going away now talking about his performance because he's exciting and he's entertaining, but he's in his proper position.

Let him flourish."Steven Gerrard called on Arne Slot to keep Dominik Soboszlai in his natural position(Image: Getty)However, Slot responded to Gerrard in his press conference ahead of Saturday’s visit to Brighton. When I play him in a different position, it’s not because I want to be a tactical genius,” Slot asserted.“It is because I don’t have other options in that position and try to choose the best player available.

Is it a risk to play him?“If I have a lot of full-backs available and in good shape, they will play there, and Dominik will be in midfield.Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, second leg match between Liverpool and Galatasaray S.K. at Anfield.(Image: Getty)"He is a very good midfielder for us. We have more than him, and that is why sometimes he plays right full back.“He is able to play there and has done really well in that position but if I have the chance, he will play in midfield.