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Mystery solved: Dominik Szoboszlai absent, Liverpool misses key player in pre-season friendly

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In a surprising turn of events, Dominik Szoboszlai will miss today’s pre-season friendly against Greuther Furth, leaving Liverpool fans curious about the reason behind his absence. The Hungarian midfielder played a notable 45 minutes in the Reds’ recent 4-2 victory over Karlsruher, but he won’t be featuring in the squad to take on Furth.

Replacing Szoboszlai in the midfield lineup is Cody Gakpo, who showcased his goal-scoring prowess in the second half of the Karlsruher match. The Dutchman’s performance in attack, where he displayed great chemistry with Diogo Jota, proves he is adaptable to an advanced midfield role as well.

As for the midfield configuration, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to continue his role, and Conor Bradley will once again start at right-back after an impressive first-half display against Karlsruher. The midfield trio will consist of Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister, offering a solid foundation for Liverpool’s attack, which will be led by the attacking trio of Ben Doak, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota.

The question lingering on every Liverpool supporter’s mind is why Szoboszlai is missing from the lineup. Fortunately, Liverpool has clarified that the absence is merely a precautionary measure due to a minor knock he picked up during training. Manager Jurgen Klopp can breathe a sigh of relief as the injury is not expected to be serious.

According to the Liverpool Echo, the 22-year-old talent rolled his ankle during training preparations for the Greuther Furth game and is currently under the care of the Reds’ medical team. To ensure his full recovery, Szoboszlai did not participate in Saturday’s session, making him unavailable for the Monday friendly.

Szoboszlai’s debut match against Karlsruher left a lasting impression, especially with a magnificent cross-field long pass that found the foot of Mohamed Salah. Despite the setback, Klopp and Liverpool fans are excited about his potential impact on the team in the upcoming season.

While it remains uncertain when Szoboszlai will return to action, Liverpool enthusiasts are hopeful that he will be ready for the Reds’ next friendly clash against Leicester in Singapore on June 30. With two more friendlies against Bayern Munich and Darmstadt on the horizon, Liverpool is keen to have their star player back in full form before the Premier League season kicks off in less than three weeks. Stay tuned for further updates on Szoboszlai’s condition and his anticipated return to the pitch!