Following Manchester United’s dramatic 2–1 win over Liverpool at Anfield, a post-match revelation from a United player has sparked major discussion across social media and the wider football world.
In an unexpected twist, the unnamed Red Devils star admitted that Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai was the toughest opponent he faced during the heated encounter.
The confession, initially made in private but later leaked to the media, surprised fans who assumed he would name Liverpool’s attacking stars like Mohamed Salah or Darwin Núñez.
Instead, the recognition went to Szoboszlai — a player often described as one of Liverpool’s most hardworking and underrated midfielders.
“Every time we tried to get past him, he just kept coming,” the player revealed. “He’s unbelievably strong and tireless. You can’t face him alone — we had to double up because his energy never runs out.”
The fiercely contested Anfield clash lived up to the Premier League rivalry’s intensity. Though United secured victory thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, Liverpool dominated large parts of the game — mainly due to Szoboszlai’s relentless performance.
The Hungarian midfielder put on one of his most complete displays of the season, covering huge ground, breaking United’s buildup, and maintaining Liverpool’s rhythm. At one stage, he regained possession three times within five minutes, earning applause from parts of the crowd for his commitment.
His pressing and stamina forced United into constant defensive actions, preventing them from gaining control in midfield.
“We came in with a plan to shut their midfield down early,” the United player admitted, “but Szoboszlai made that impossible. He was everywhere — pressing, tackling, recovering, creating. Every time Liverpool looked tired, he lifted them again.”
Although Liverpool couldn’t convert their chances — with Núñez missing key opportunities and Salah struggling against United’s compact defense — Szoboszlai’s performance earned praise from both sides.
Fans flooded social media with admiration:
“He’s been our heartbeat all season,” a Liverpool supporter posted.
“You can’t even hate him — we chased him all night,” one United fan admitted.
Since his arrival, Szoboszlai has quietly evolved into one of Liverpool’s most vital players. Under Arne Slot, he has become a complete midfielder — combining tactical intelligence, aggression, and endurance — effectively filling the void left by Henderson and Fabinho.
Pundits were equally impressed. Jamie Carragher hailed him as “the heartbeat of Liverpool’s midfield,” while Gary Neville noted that “United’s players gave him space out of respect for his one-on-one dominance.”
Liverpool may have lost the match, but Szoboszlai’s influence shone through. Being singled out by a Manchester United player as the toughest opponent on the pitch only reinforces his growing reputation as one of the Premier League’s most complete and tireless midfielders.
