Anthony Gordon Hails Dominik Szoboszlai as His Toughest Premier League Opponent
“Whenever I tried to stop him, he showed me something I’d never seen before… To be honest, no defender enjoys facing a player like that.”
Those were the striking words of Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, who revealed the one player in the Premier League who has completely unsettled him. Surprisingly, Gordon didn’t name Mohamed Salah or Luis Díaz, but instead pointed to Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool’s midfield dynamo.
The 23-year-old admitted that Szoboszlai’s unique blend of creativity, speed, and unpredictability makes him the hardest opponent he has faced. Unlike typical wingers who rely mainly on pace, the Hungarian international possesses a complete attacking arsenal: sharp vision, disguised dribbling, and a thunderous strike that constantly keeps defenders guessing.
Gordon explained that whenever he thought he had Szoboszlai trapped, the Liverpool man would wriggle free, either unleashing a pinpoint pass or creating a chance from nowhere. “He doesn’t just run at you—he manipulates you. He forces you into movements, and the moment you react, he’s already gone. That’s a nightmare for any defender,” he admitted.
Since joining Liverpool, Szoboszlai has become a vital weapon for Arne Slot’s side, seamlessly driving transitions from midfield to attack. While Salah and Darwin Núñez often dominate the headlines, Gordon’s words highlight how Szoboszlai is quietly establishing himself as the true engine of Liverpool’s attacking play.
For a rising Premier League star like Gordon to openly name him as the toughest challenge speaks volumes about Szoboszlai’s impact. It’s also a warning to defenders across the league: underestimate the Hungarian at your peril, because once he gets on the ball, the damage is already done.
Liverpool fans will relish such glowing praise from a rival, proof that their so-called “gamble signing” has become exactly what top clubs crave—a midfield magician capable of changing games on his own.
