The midfielder clashed with away supporters at the Etihad in the recent FA Cup defeat, and used the pre-Paris Saint-Germain press conference to clarify what happened
15:43, 13 Apr 2026Updated 16:03, 13 Apr 2026
Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool gestures to the away supporters after the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool on April 04, 2026 in Manchester, England
Dominik Szoboszlai apologized to the fans after his remonstrations following the recent FA Cup loss to Manchester City(Image: Getty Images)
Dominik Szoboszlai apologized to Liverpool supporters for the "misunderstanding" after the FA Cup defeat at Manchester City earlier this month.
The midfielder appeared to exchange words with a small group of fans following the full-time whistle in the 4-0 defeat at the Etihad, although most had left before full-time. He also gesticulated towards the crowd before being ushered away by Federico Chiesa.
It was an incident that did not sit well with supporters, many of whom have questioned the wisdom of criticizing the fanbase in the wake of such an abject defeat.
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Speaking ahead of the midweek Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, Szoboszlai used his media appearance to say clarify his actions.
"Maybe it was a misunderstanding between me and the fans. I didn’t mean it in a bad way and I know what the club means for the fans and what fans mean for the club.
"We do everything for the fans and if it was a misunderstanding, I apologize. They can understand that I am feeling exactly the same way that they do. We are with them and hopefully they are with us."
Dominik Szoboszlai waves his arms in the direction of Liverpool fans
Szoboszlai was disappointed with fans' actions after the FA Cup loss at the Etihad(Image: Getty Images)
Szoboszlai has been Liverpool's star performer this season and has previously expressed his displeasure at fans leaving games early.
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Speaking on the eve of the Champions League quarter-final second leg, Szoboszlai added he is ready to give everything to secure a place in the last four, while claiming that overturning the two-goal deficit would be the greatest comeback of his career.
"Personally, I believe completely because I know what we are able to do, what players we have and what mentality we have. That's what we need tomorrow," he said.
"We're going to go all in, give our best from minute one to 90, maybe to 120. We want it so bad."