If there has been one consistent positive in Liverpool’s season, it has been Dominik Szoboszlai.
While injuries, rotation and inconsistency have disrupted momentum at times, Szoboszlai has stood out as Liverpool’s most influential performer. Energy, leadership, quality on the ball — he has offered all three.
And that’s exactly why Liverpool must act early to secure his long-term future.
Szoboszlai doesn’t just play with technical ability; he plays with authority. He demands the ball. He drives the team forward. He sets the tempo. When Liverpool need urgency, he provides it. When they need composure, he shows it.
In difficult moments this season, he has often been the one taking responsibility.
That is the mark of a leader.
At just 25, he already looks like someone capable of wearing the captain’s armband in the future. His work rate sets standards. His body language is positive. Teammates respond to him.
Liverpool have learned lessons in recent years about letting contracts drift. When a player proves himself central to the team’s identity, hesitation can become costly.
Szoboszlai feels like the heartbeat of Slot’s midfield project. He fits the intensity. He fits the ambition. And crucially, he looks fully invested.
Tying him down to an improved long-term deal would send a clear message: this is a player Liverpool are building around.
In a season where stability has sometimes been hard to find, Szoboszlai has offered clarity.
And leaders like that are not just important — they are foundational.
The Kopite View 
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