Liverpool will be just fine without Dominik Szoboszlai against Tottenham - and here's why - opinion
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Dominik Szoboszlai has been far and away Liverpool’s standout performer of the 2025/26 campaign.It is not only that the Hungarian has tallied 10 goal contributions – second only to Hugo Ekitike – he has regularly looked like the only Red who has maintained a high level consistently.As a result, it is no surprise that many fans are sweating over the possibility of Szoboszlai missing Saturday’s trip to face Tottenham.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The biggest decision Arne Slot has to make for Liverpool vs Tottenham is: Liverpool’s injury list is getting longer 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Early reports suggest that Szoboszlai’s ankle injury is not serious, but there remains a distinct chance that he will not return in time for Saturday. But fear not, Reds, Arne Slot can manage just fine without him.Florian Wirtz set to shine without Dominik SzoboszlaiRewind to the summer, and it felt as though Szoboszlai may even lose his place in Liverpool’s starting XI.Questions had been asked over the 25-year-old’s attacking output as the Reds’ most advanced midfielder.
When Slot brought in Florian Wirtz for enormous money, it felt as though Szoboszlai’s days could be numbered.Photo by Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Although that has not happened at all, it does mean that Liverpool have a player who is more than ready to play in attacking midfield for Slot.The Liverpool head coach has shifted to a 4-2-2-2 of late, with Szoboszlai playing as one of the two behind the centre-forwards.Last Saturday against Brighton he shared this role with Wirtz, and with the German perfectly comfortable there, Liverpool know they will still have a creative outlet.Alexis Mac Allister has been pushing further forward recently as well, and a two of him and Wirtz looks like a nicely balanced duo. 8 on Saturday, then they should also be fine on the right side of the pitch.Szoboszlai has been filling in at both right-back and right wing in recent weeks, but Liverpool will not need him to do either in North London.Conor Bradley is back from suspension and Jeremie Frimpong could feature as well, meaning Slot will have the luxury of two more orthodox options.The switch to a more narrow system will also negate the need for a right winger, but Liverpool could call upon Federico Chiesa or Rio Ngumoha if they feel the need to.Whether they are covered or not, Liverpool will miss Szoboszlai to some degree against Tottenham, but there is no reason they cannot be just fine without him.