Anfield Witnesses a New Star as Szoboszlai Stuns in Merseyside Derby
The Merseyside derby once again lived up to its reputation, with Liverpool edging Everton 2-1 in a fierce and emotional battle at Anfield. But it wasn’t the scoreline that set tongues wagging—it was Jack Grealish’s post-match admission that truly lit up the football world.
Speaking candidly after the final whistle, Grealish confessed he had seen something extraordinary:
“I’ve faced Lamine Yamal, Mbappé, even Vinícius Júnior—but what I witnessed today was on another level.”
Surprisingly, his words weren’t aimed at Mohamed Salah or Cody Gakpo, but—according to whispers inside the Liverpool camp—at Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian international delivered a breathtaking performance, dictating the tempo, driving at Everton’s defense with unrelenting energy, and dazzling the crowd with his creativity.
Anfield roared repeatedly as Szoboszlai carved open the Toffees’ backline, while social media erupted with highlights of his brilliance. Fans wasted no time dubbing his display “world-class.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was equally impressed, describing the showing as “the type of performance you expect on the grandest European nights.”
For Grealish to rank Szoboszlai alongside, and even above, stars like Mbappé, Vinícius, and Yamal speaks volumes about the magnitude of his display.
He sealed his admiration with a statement that stunned many:
“Today, he was better than Lamine Yamal—no question.”
Liverpool continue their push for the title, but the derby may well be remembered less for the result and more for the emergence of Szoboszlai as Anfield’s newest superstar.
