Szoboszlai and Kerkez Giving Mohamed Salah Company in Early Training Arrivals

Liverpool FC stars Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez are increasingly joining Mohamed Salah as among the earliest arrivals at the AXA Training Centre, signaling a shift in the club's training habits under manager Arne Slot[1][3][4].

Traditionally, Salah has held the crown for being the first to training, embodying the dedication that has defined his career at Anfield. However, Szoboszlai, who arrived in 2023, has quickly matched this ethic. He is regularly among the first to report daily, alongside his close friend Salah, and ranks high in the club's running and physical stats—reflecting his commitment during Liverpool's post-Jürgen Klopp transition[3][4]. Sources note Szoboszlai's story as a blueprint for new recruits adapting to the Reds' high-intensity culture[5].

Recent training sessions highlight this trend. A video from inside Liverpool's session featured Szoboszlai prominently, alongside players like Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Ryan Gravenberch, as the team prepares for crucial matches. Joe Gomez's injury return allows Szoboszlai to reclaim his favored midfield role, boosting squad depth ahead of a clash with Nottingham Forest—where Liverpool aim to secure Champions League qualification[2].

Kerkez, the young left-back, is following suit, laying the path paved by Szoboszlai. Club insiders view Szoboszlai as a future skipper candidate due to his professionalism and leadership[3]. This early-arrival camaraderie fosters team spirit and physical edge, vital as Liverpool charges in the Premier League. Salah's influence endures, but Szoboszlai and Kerkez's dedication ensures no one arrives alone, strengthening the collective push for silverware[1][4][5].

With players like Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ibrahima Konaté also involved, these sessions underscore Arne Slot's emphasis on discipline. As the Reds eye European spots, this trio's punctuality could prove decisive[2].