​Dominik Szoboszlai has made his position unmistakable. He sees himself first and foremost as a midfielder, ready to play wherever Liverpool require, and he carries a readiness to prove people wrong with a sharpened edge. This matters because Liverpool are amid another reset. Arne Slot has departed after a significant decline in 2025/26, Andoni Iraola has arrived, and the squad seeks clarity in crucial areas. Szoboszlai appears to be one of the few constant elements. He was arguably Liverpool’s standout performer in a disappointing campaign, and now the club are negotiating a new long-term deal while two years remain on his current contract.
The overarching message is straightforward. Szoboszlai is adaptable, ambitious, and acutely aware of how he is perceived. He does not disguise himself as a mild, selfless automaton. In an interview with L’Equipe, he admitted, “I have too much ego,” before adding a line that will resonate with many supporters: “That’s why I have so much love for the people sitting on their sofas talking s**t about me.” It is blunt, yet sufficiently clear.
Despite the chatter about his versatility, Szoboszlai’s preference is unchanged. He wants to operate as a box-to-box midfielder, capable of influencing every phase of the game: carrying the ball, delivering passes of varying lengths, breaking lines with movement, and arriving in goal-scoring positions. He believes this is where his range is greatest, and there is little dispute with that assessment.
Still, he is not drawing hard boundaries around positions. In Liverpool’s injury crisis, he filled in at right-back and did so without complaint. He even argued that the switch isn’t particularly complicated from a tactical standpoint, noting that central midfield requires broader awareness because dangers and passing lanes can emerge from all angles, whereas full-back reads can be more straightforward in their basic structure. That flexibility could prove valuable for Iraola. Liverpool require players able to adapt to tactical variation and intensity, and Szoboszlai possesses the athletic profile and discipline to fit that model. There is no suggestion he wants to be permanently pushed out of midfield, but there is practical value in having a player who can solve problems without turning it into a public episode.
He was unequivocal: “I could easily say ‘I don’t want to play full-back; either you put me in midfield, or I’m not playing’,” and then dismissed that option because the priority is helping the team. That is the right stance, and more importantly, it aligns with his actions.
There is a broader narrative here. Szoboszlai is 25, established, and speaking like a player who intends to shape the next era rather than drift through it. Liverpool’s discussions about improved terms are sensible. If Iraola is rebuilding the team’s intensity and midfield control, Szoboszlai should be central to that project.
His ambitions are far from modest. He has stated, “As a child, I always dreamed of winning,” underscoring a mindset geared toward collective triumph and enduring impact. This is the frame through which his current situation should be viewed: a talented, self-assured midfielder eager to lead Liverpool through a transitional period and into a future defined by sustained excellence and tactical clarity.