Dominik Szoboszlai: ‘Not my job to say how to fix Liverpool – every player has an idea’

January 7, 2026 | By Jack Lusby | This Is Anfield

In a candid interview with Arne Slot, Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai addressed the team's ongoing struggles this season, emphasizing that solutions must come collectively rather than from individual criticism. The Hungarian international, speaking amid Liverpool's inconsistent form, stated it's "not my job to say how to fix Liverpool" but acknowledged that "every player has an idea" on improving performances[5].

Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions, sit in fourth place, trailing leaders Arsenal by 14 points at the season's halfway mark. Recent results, including a frustrating 3-3 draw at Leeds United, have highlighted defensive lapses and a lack of killer instinct in attack[2]. Szoboszlai reflected on the Leeds game, praising the team's mentality after falling behind but stressing personal accountability: "Everybody go home, just think and ask yourself if you did everything what is possible"[2]. He urged all players to "take responsibility", not just veterans, to fight for the badge.

Ahead of a crucial clash with Arsenal—who lead by six points over Manchester City and Aston Villa—Szoboszlai issued a measured warning. "The Premier League is not easy. You don’t win it by January", he told broadcasters, refusing to crown the Gunners prematurely: "I don’t think we are playing against the champions. They are playing against the champions"[1][4][6]. Despite Arsenal's favoritism to end their title drought since 2004, Szoboszlai highlighted the race's unpredictability, citing Manchester City and Aston Villa as threats[1].

Manager Arne Slot has faced scrutiny over the team's style, admitting recent games lacked excitement but insisting on commitment across competitions like the FA Cup and Champions League[1]. Szoboszlai echoed this focus on the present, warning against living in hypotheticals and emphasizing consistency over spectacle[4]. His comments reflect a dressing room determined to self-reflect and react, with momentum expected to return through collective effort.

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