Dominik Szoboszlai has just proven why he's more important than Mohamed Salah for Liverpool - opinion

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Dominik Szoboszlai proved his worth for Liverpool once again after the performance he put in during their Champions League tie against Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. And, even though without Szoboszlai, Liverpool wouldn’t have won the game, his assist isn’t the only reason why he’s more important to the Anfield outfit than Mohamed Salah is at the moment.Dominik Szoboszlai is the cog that keeps Liverpool moving Szoboszlai has been played across the pitch by Arne Slot this season, with some of his best performances coming as the Reds’ right-back.

However, after Bradley’s performance for Liverpool on Tuesday, nobody is taking his place in Slot’s starting XI. This is good news for Szoboszlai as it means his keen eye for goal can be put to good use, with the attacker nearly scoring a brace against Real after two of his long-range efforts were parried away.His range of passing can also flourish, which means that Liverpool’s attack will be much better off.

Not only does this outline why he must be used in his natural position, but it also proves how important he is to the flow of Liverpool’s games and why he’s now more crucial to the Reds than Salah. And, while that may be a tad harsh, it’s clear that he’s no longer Liverpool’s star man.