Arne Slot quizzed on the chances of Dominik Szoboszlai becoming Liverpool’s next captain
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Rousing the Kop or go back to LFC Live.
Arne Slot has spoken to the media ahead of Liverpool’s final-day Premier League clash with Brentford.The Merseyside outfit go into the game still aiming to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League and end their poor season on a high, while hopefully avoiding a 13th league defeat of the campaign.Ahead of Liverpool taking on Brentford, Slot has been asked about Liverpool’s Hungarian players and was quick to highlight how good Dominik Szoboszlai has been this season. Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah from the squad to face Brentford? 👀 A sour end could be in store… Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images Arne Slot plays down Dominik Szoboszlai becoming Liverpool captainSzoboszlai has been Liverpool’s best player this season, providing crucial cover in a number of positions.Speaking pre-Brentford, the Dutchman was quick to mention his impressive development in recent years.He said: “I think a great example for talking about development and becoming better after one, two, three seasons of playing Premier League football is Dominik Szoboszlai.“He’s an example for all of us, but definitely also for Milos.
His first season was good, his second season was very good and this season, although the team played far from excellent, I think it’s fair to say he had an excellent season.”Asked if he sees Szoboszlai as a future Liverpool captain, Slot said: “Now Virgil is with us next season, so let’s not look ahead too far. But he’s the captain for the national team, so that already tells you that he has it in him.
But as I said, Virgil is still here next season.” Liverpool’s 25/26 Player of the Season: Ekitike vs Szoboszlai 👊 Credit: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/MB Media/Getty Images Jurgen Klopp was right about Dominik SzoboszlaiJurgen Klopp predicted success for Szoboszlai when he first arrived at Anfield in 2023.He said: “From the clubs he has been at, the leagues he has played in and the family he is part of, it is very clear that he has already had an outstanding football education, so our responsibility now is to continue this education with him as part of the Liverpool family.“Everything about this is good news, and I am very grateful to everyone at the club who has contributed to making it happen. This is a signing for our present and also for our future and the work that has gone into it could not be more appreciated.”And with the 2025/26 campaign now all but over, Szoboszlai has firmly cemented himself as one of the main men in Slot’s team.Exactly which position he will play most of his football next season remains to be seen, but that may depend on whether Liverpool sign a new right-back or not.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox