‘I can’t wait’: Dominik Szoboszlai hungry for Liverpool reset under Andoni Iraola
Dominik Szoboszlai says the disappointment of Liverpool's title defence has left the squad determined to bounce back under new head coach Andoni Iraola, though he admits the team may need to produce "something special" if no further signings arrive before the transfer deadline. The Hungary international, named Liverpool's player of the year last season, said frustration at how the campaign unravelled under Arne Slot – who lost his job as a result – is fuelling motivation heading into Iraola's first season in charge.
Liverpool have brought in defender Jérémy Jacquet and forward Victor Muñoz this summer and are still chasing Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, but the squad remains light in several areas following the free-agent departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté. Szoboszlai also revealed that Iraola, unlike previous managers, avoids addressing players immediately after matches, preferring to speak the following day, and said no decision has yet been made on who will fill the vice-captaincy roles left vacant by Robertson and Salah, though he would be honoured to be considered.
- Szoboszlai wants Liverpool to bounce back after a disappointing title defence.
- Squad remains light after Salah, Robertson and Konaté left as free agents.
- Iraola hasn't decided on new vice-captains or spoken post-match yet.
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Liverpool are a football club in the Premier League, England’s top division. The club won the league title before struggling in its defence last season, when Arne Slot was head coach; Dominik Szoboszlai, a Hungary international midfielder, was named the team’s player of the year.
Andoni Iraola has taken over as head coach, with the task of rebuilding the team’s form. Liverpool have added defender Jérémy Jacquet and forward Victor Muñoz, while several established players have left, leaving questions about the squad’s depth and who will take on leadership roles.
The summer transfer window is the period when clubs can sign and sell players. Liverpool’s remaining recruitment may affect how well equipped the team is for the season, while its response to last year’s difficulties will shape the start of Iraola’s tenure.