“SZOBOSZLAI HIGHLIGHTS THE ARSENAL STAR WHO IMPRESSED HIM DESPITE LIVERPOOL’S VICTORY…”
BREAKING NEWS: While Liverpool celebrated their win at Anfield, Dominik Szoboszlai stunned many by praising an Arsenal player who, in his words, “kept Arsenal in the game until the 80th minute.”
The Hungarian midfielder singled out young Italian defender Ricardo Calafiori for his exceptional performance.
Even in a match largely controlled by Liverpool, Szoboszlai chose to recognize Calafiori’s resilience, composure, and determination.
He said: “Although we won, I have to say I’m very impressed with him today. He really kept Arsenal in the game until the 80th minute.
That was an incredible performance. In football, you have to respect quality, even from your opponent.”
The comments quickly went viral, with fans sharing clips of Calafiori’s last-ditch tackles, shot blocks, and confident ball-carrying.
Analysts agreed, noting that his fighting spirit and calmness under pressure were crucial in preventing Arsenal from being overrun.
Arsenal supporters praised the defender, seeing him as a future leader at the club, while Liverpool fans admired Szoboszlai’s sportsmanship for acknowledging an opponent’s quality.
Calafiori’s reputation is clearly rising, and with continued performances like this—highlighted by praise from rival players—he’s set to establish himself as one of the Premier League’s top young defenders. Even in defeat, he earned respect on the pitch.