Dominik Szoboszlai makes honest Liverpool admission ahead of Man City - 'That's what we've missed'

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The midfielder had turned in a performance of poise and purpose back in February, running over 11 kilometres while also supplying an assist and a goal.It was Szoboszlai who was most trusted to carry out an unusual tactical plan against Pep Guardiola's then champions as Arne Slot went to east Manchester without a recognised striker in his starting line-up.The decision to play the indefatigable at the tip of the midfield was an inspired one as the Hungary captain decisively contributed to a huge win that took the eventual champions 11 points clear of Arsenal in the race.READ MORE: Arne Slot has given game away ahead of Man City after bizarre Liverpool callsREAD MORE: I am still struggling get my head around what haunts me about my Liverpool careerSzoboszlai returns to Manchester this weekend as arguably Liverpool's player of the season so far. "Hopefully this time if I get a goal and an assist there I will get the man of the match award rather than Mo Salah!"That's what we've missed I guess.

I think everybody could see against Real Madrid all of us running, fighting, being there for each other, covering each other's back. We have to focus on that."Liverpool could find themselves as many as 10 points behind leaders Arsenal when they get underway on Sunday afternoon and they will arrive at the Etihad aiming to build on last week's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa after a torrid run of four straight Premier League defeats.Mikel Arteta's men are hosted by high-flying Sunderland on Saturday evening but Szoboszlai says no conclusions can be drawn this weekend, regardless of any results across the league."The season is long," he said.

Last season when we were leading the way, we just stayed calm and kept on going because anything can happen."We just need to focus on ourselves, win our games and then let's see what other teams are doing. Everyone protects each other, we are there for each other."That's been the most important thing.