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Dominik Szoboszlai has re-entered the injury room to the frustration of the Liverpool supporters.
Everyone is aware of Szoboszlai’s quality, whether that’s being able to play anywhere on the pitch or produce a magic moment from a dead-ball situation.
Declan Rice has faced Szoboszlai on several occasions, in the colours of Arsenal, as well as England, and he has seen first-hand what the Liverpool man is capable of.
That’s why Rice told Roberto Carlos that Szoboszlai is the best free-kick taker in the world right now, as he told TNT Sports.
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Declan Rice says Dominik Szoboszlai is the best free-kick taker in the world
Rice was doing a segment for TNT Sports where he would get voice messages from various people from across the entertainment business.
From his teammate Bukayo Saka to YouTube star KSI. They would send in their questions via a voice note, and Rice would answer them.
Brazil legend Carlos, given his expertise from dead-ball situations, asked the Arsenal midfielder about free-kicks and who is the king right now.
After having a think, Rice gave his flowers to Szoboszlai, including how he is ‘unbelievable’ at striking a ball from whatever situation.
Of course, Rice remembers Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick against Arsenal last season, as he went on a little run of hurting teams in that manner.
But it was still great to see Rice give Szoboszlai his flowers because that’s one part of his game that has gone to the next level this term.
However, if you were to ask, ‘Who is the best free-kick taker of all time?’ Rice put forward Carlos’ name without hesitation.
Roberto Carlos: “Hi Declan, Roberto Carlos speaking. My friend, one question from me, please. Who is the best free-kick taker right now?”
Rice: “Wow, Roberto Carlos. He’s like the best left-back of all time. Let me answer his question. Hi Roberto, it’s Dec. I remember that night after the Real Madrid game when I scored two free kicks. I bumped into you in the lift, and I was a bit star-struck seeing you because you are a legend.
“The best free-kick taker right now? I am probably going to say, from what I have seen, Szoboszlai from Liverpool. I think the free kicks he has scored are unbelievable. The way he strikes the ball is unbelievable.
“His consistency as well is very good, so I would have to say Szoboszlai, but if I am saying all-time, then I would have to say you because of that goal against France.”