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Gerrard Sees Himself in Szoboszlai

Liverpool’s past and present converged this week when Steven Gerrard, the club’s most myth-laden captain, spoke to TNT Sports’ “20 Questions”. Asked which current Red most mirrors his own game, Gerrard answered without hesitation: Dominik Szoboszlai. It is not empty flattery. Like Gerrard in his pomp, Szoboszlai unspools 40-yard passes with non-chalant ease and treats long-range shooting as a birth-right rather than a calculated risk. Such flair has made the Hungarian the totem of Arne Slot’s midfield after only two seasons on Merseyside.

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Numbers that Echo Gerrard’s Legacy

Szoboszlai’s raw figures already hint at a rhythm Gerrard would recognise: eight goals and nine assists last term from a hybrid No. 8 role, a column of statistics underscored by ceaseless pressing. Gerrard’s own legend was never built solely on numbers, of course, yet he knows how they can validate instinct. “Both of those attributes are also possessed by Reds No. 8 Dominik Szoboszlai,” Gerrard observed of his successor’s passing range and thunderbolt shot, an endorsement that will resonate on the Kop long after the interview fades from social-media timelines.

Managerial Future Uncertain

While Szoboszlai flourishes, Gerrard himself remains curiously unemployed. His departure from Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent in January closed an uncomfortable Saudi chapter; offers have been rumoured from Glasgow to the Gulf, but none have tempted him back into the technical area. Gerrard’s tenure at Rangers showcased his tactical acumen and motivational heft; his brief Aston Villa spell exposed the brutal learning curve of the Premier League. Now 45, he can afford to wait for the post that feels right, rather than the one that merely arrives next.

Legacy Written in Red

For Liverpool, Gerrard’s praise is no small compliment; for Szoboszlai, it is both blessing and burden. Yet the comparison feels earned. If the Hungarian continues to bend matches to his will, the songbook that once lauded Gerrard alone may find room for a fresh refrain. In the meantime, Liverpool supporters can relish an elegant symmetry: while their greatest captain pauses to enjoy family life and plot a coaching renaissance, his spirit endures every weekend in the No. 8 speeding across the Anfield turf.