Rossi has rejected Slot’s suggestions as unnecessary interference, insisting that Szoboszlai remains vital for the upcoming friendlies against Slovenia and Greece. The Italian coach emphasised that he would not sideline the midfielder to satisfy Liverpool's requirements, noting that he never comments on Slot’s own team selections.
“I have never spoken to Slot personally,” Rossi told Blikk. “Accordingly, I have never had a say in when the Liverpool head coach, for example, will play Szoboszlai as a defender. But I would also expect him not to interfere in my work. If Dominik wants to rest, of course I would let him. But everyone knows how important the national team jersey is to him as the team captain. What is important for us now is to end these two matches with a good result.”