Liverpool took part in an entertaining game against Brighton on Monday as they continued to play out their remaining Premier League fixtures.
The Reds haven’t been in the best of form since securing the title three weeks ago, following up a loss at Chelsea with a draw against Arsenal.
Another tough away trip awaited Liverpool on Monday, with Brighton always a difficult place to go.
But despite the fact that the Reds were halfway across the world for part of the week, they mostly gave a good account of themselves despite defeat at the Amex Stadium.
Things started well, Harvey Elliott putting Liverpool in front after a fantastic team move. After Yasin Ayari had levelled things up, Dominik Szoboszlai then fired in a fluke goal to put the Reds back in front.
And having seen what looked like a cross from Szoboszlai fly into the net, Arne Slot’s reaction said it all.
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Arne Slot stunned by Dominik Szoboszlai goal
Although Liverpool started in good shape at Brighton, they soon faded after taking the lead.
Ayari’s goal had been coming and after the Swede buried an excellent finish, the Seagulls looked like the more likely to score,.
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Then up popped Szoboszlai. The Hungarian played a short one-two with Elliott from a free-kick and swung in an outrageous effort which caught Bart Verbruggen completely by surprise.
“I’m not convinced he’s tried to shoot there Szoboszlai,” said co-commentator Alan Smith on Sky Sports. “Nobody looked more surprised to see this in the back of the net than him.”
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“He’s very casual in the way he puts his arms up as if that’s what he intended all along, but maybe it was meant for a teammate in the six yard box.
“If not that was one audacious finish on the stroke of half time. He [Slot] can’t quite believe it.”
With Slot seen putting his hands to his head on the slow-motion replay, the Liverpool head coach was clearly stunned by Szoboszlai’s strike.
Did Szoboszlai mean it?
By the time Szoboszlai swung his right boot to put Liverpool into the lead at the end of the first half at the Amex, the Reds looked a little out on their feet.
Ultimately, it was no surprise to see the Reds cave to Brighton pressure and give up their goal lead.
In the end, then, Szoboszlai’s goal provided the only memorable moment of an otherwise forgettable evening on the south coast.
Judging by his celebration, Liverpool’s No. 8 did not mean to flash the ball past Verbruggen and into the far corner.
Szoboszlai is certainly capable, though, and it was another goal contribution for the Hungary captain who has been popping up with a few recently.