Dominik Szoboszlai interview causes a stir as private Andoni Iraola talks emerge

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Such is Szoboszlai’s quality, he managed to cope with the shift well, but speaking ahead of Wednesday’s meeting with Atletico, he has made his feelings clear on being asked to do that again. More Info.Speaking alongside Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard for HBO Max, Szoboszlai remarked: “I think he [Andoni Iraola] made it clear that I’m not going to play right back, which meant a lot to me.

But if he needs me there, obviously I’ll be available.”The only issue with that comment is that Iraola has already used Szoboszlai at right-back this season. The former RB Leipzig man was pushed into right-back midway through last month’s draw with Nottingham Forest at Anfield, following the substitution of Jeremie Frimpong.Szoboszlai went on to add: “The only position I really didn’t like was number seven (on the wing).”While on his favourite position, he said: “Eight, or 10.

So far this season, when playing in midfield, Szoboszlai has been asked to influence the play from deep, with Florian Wirtz tasked with operating in advanced positions.Andoni Iraola has already gone back on his word (Image: Getty)After a stuttering start to the Premier League season, Liverpool’s attention turns to the Champions League, with Wednesday’s clash the first taste of a European night for Iraola as manager. On the match-up, he said: "Obviously it is a special night for me; everyone talks about Champions League nights at Anfield."It’s one of the dreams, probably, when you start.