Szoboszlai Eager to Move On from Worst Week with Reds

Dominik Szoboszlai is determined to put behind him what he described as his worst week in a Liverpool shirt following a costly missed penalty in the Reds' frustrating 1-1 draw against Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026.

Liverpool, under manager Arne Slot, dominated possession but failed to capitalize on numerous chances against the relegation-threatened visitors. Florian Wirtz gave the hosts the lead, but Marcus Edwards equalized with a stunning strike for Burnley. The turning point came around the half-hour mark when Florentino's foul on Cody Gakpo earned a penalty. Szoboszlai stepped up but blazed his effort over the crossbar, hitting the frame of the goal and extending his recent frustrations after a key mistake in the prior FA Cup tie against Barnsley.[1][3]

The draw marked another home points drop for Liverpool, with all three newly promoted teams now securing results at Anfield this season. Fans voiced their dissatisfaction at full time, while Slot earned a lowly 5/10 rating for delayed substitutions despite the side's subpar performance.[1]

Player ratings highlighted mixed efforts: Virgil van Dijk (7/10) was solid but untested, staying deep; Milos Kerkez (8/10) impressed with near-goal contributions before a late booking and substitution. Substitutes included Federico Chiesa, Joe Gomez, and others from a bench featuring Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister. The lineup also showcased Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, and Hugo Ekitike.[1][3]

Szoboszlai now looks ahead to Wednesday's Champions League clash at Marseille, revealing he's keen to move on and reaffirm his commitment to his Liverpool future amid the setbacks.[2] This result underscores the Reds' ongoing Anfield struggles, leaving players and supporters hungry for improvement.

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