Dominik Szoboszlai behavior leaves Liverpool fearing Trent Alexander-Arnold repeat
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Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's standout performers this season, but concerns over the midfielder's future have emerged following Real Madrid linksDominik Szoboszlai has sparked concerns about his Liverpool future(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai is experiencing his finest campaign yet for the club since his arrival from RB Leipzig in 2023.The midfielder has been among Arne Slot's most reliable performers this term, featuring in midfield and at right-back. However, with the Reds' unsuccessful bid to defend their Premier League crown and difficulties throughout the campaign, some questions regarding the 25-year-old's future have surfaced.Real Madrid has been associated with the Hungarian since his switch to Liverpool, though its reported interest has never gained momentum.
Nevertheless, Szoboszlai's national team manager, Marco Rossi, has suggested that the midfielder has always aspired to represent the Spanish team.READ MORE: Alexander Isak injury update offers hint at likely Liverpool return dateREAD MORE: Every word from Arne Slot press conference ahead of Wolves"Szoboszlai always had one dream: to play for Real Madrid," Rossi told Spanish news outlet Marca. "I don't know if he'll be able to take that step, because the decision depends on him and also on his club."The midfielder's representative has subsequently dismissed speculation of interest in a transfer to Madrid this summer, maintaining Szoboszlai is not seeking a departure from Liverpool."It's completely normal for the public, when Dominik is performing like this, to talk about what's next and if there's something higher," Matyas Esterhazy told Hungarian outlet NB1.
The post featured the midfielder's own image of his boots, in which he tagged the Real Madrid forward, alongside a picture of Szoboszlai mimicking Vinicius' pistol celebration.Part of the post's caption read: "Marco Rossi recently said Real Madrid has always been Szoboszlai's dream club. Alexander-Arnold's exit from his boyhood team provoked a divided response amongst supporters, partly attributed to certain activity on his social media accounts.For the time being, Szoboszlai's conduct at Liverpool and statements from his representative should help contain any concerns regarding his long-term plans.