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Liverpool‘s decision to not replace Dominik Szoboszlai immediately after going down against Crystal Palace led to anger in Hungary.
The midfielder was struggling with a thigh problem in October, forcing him to miss five matches for Liverpool.
Since regaining full fitness, he has made three appearances for the Premier League side. This includes the 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the league last weekend.
The Hungary international picked up an injury in the first half but continued to play for 69 minutes against the Eagles.
Last month, Hungary sports doctor György Bakanek warned Dominik Szoboszlai to be cautious.
Thursday’s print edition of Blikk caught up with former Hungary captain János Csank to discuss the 26-year-old’s current situation. He has wasted no time pinning the blame on Andoni Iraola’s side.
Csank talked about his annoyance over the way the Merseyside club handled the player against Crystal Palace.
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“I was really annoyed. Szoboszlai went down on the pitch in the first half, and at half-time I was certain he wouldn’t come back on for the second half,” he said.
“Then I saw him standing there on the pitch, with black tape on his leg, his knee. Then the manager starts sobbing that he is injured. He should have been substituted straight away, they were leading 1–0. Half-time comes, and then he sends him back on injured, with his knee bandaged?! I’m losing my mind, I just don’t get it!”
Following the latest blow, the national team’s medical staff carried out further tests. The results have shown that manager Marco Rossi will have to make a last-minute decision on his involvement against Georgia this weekend.
If Dominik Szoboszlai were to miss the clash against Georgia, János Csank believes Vasas’ József Urblík can replace him. The Liverpool star also captains Hungary, who will miss his leadership role in his absence.
“I think he gets a little more freedom than he should, for example, he should not take kicks! I don’t agree that he has to do everything. The others should serve him, and he should strengthen the attack with all his might, helping the team play in the opponent’s half,” Urblík explained.
“When we bring the ball out in our half of the field, Szoboszlai would have nothing to do with it, the others, the Schäfers, who also play anywhere, can pass. The main thing for him would be to get the ball in the opponent’s half of the field, in an empty area.”
Andoni Iraola and Liverpool will keep a close watch on how Szoboszlai’s fitness situation evolves in the coming days. Both the midfielder and Milos Kerkez didn’t take part in training on Tuesday.
| DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI Injury history · Salzburg, RB Leipzig & Liverpool |
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| Season | Club | Injury / illness | Recorded period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Salzburg | Ankle injury / ligament damage | 11 August–13 September 2018 |
| 2018/19 | Salzburg | Ankle injury | 15–22 September 2018 |
| 2020/21–2021/22 | RB Leipzig | Groin / adductor injury | 5 January–16 July 2021* |
| 2021/22 | RB Leipzig | Muscle injury | 13–19 November 2021 |
| 2021/22 | RB Leipzig | Knock / ankle problem | 21–27 November 2021 |
| 2023/24 | Liverpool | Ankle injury | 24–29 July 2023 |
| 2023/24 | Liverpool | Hamstring / thigh injury | 5–28 January 2024* |
| 2023/24 | Liverpool | Hamstring injury | 4–29 February 2024* |
| 2024/25 | Liverpool | Unspecified injury | 12–16 August 2024 |
| 2024/25 | Liverpool | Illness | 5–10 January 2025 |
| 2026/27 | Liverpool | Hamstring injury | 11–16 October 2026 |
| 2026/27 | Liverpool | Hamstring / muscle injury recurrence | 18–31 October 2026 |
| 2026/27 | Liverpool | Knee issue | 8 November 2026–under assessment |
RECENT INJURIES & CURRENT STATUS
| October hamstring problem | Returned from Hungary duty with hamstring tightness and missed Liverpool’s meeting with Manchester City. |
|---|---|
| Recurrence at Brentford | Forced off after 32 minutes on 17 October. Andoni Iraola confirmed it was the same injury rather than a new problem. |
| Latest knee concern | Picked up a knee issue against Crystal Palace on 8 November and underwent medical assessment. His availability for Hungary remains subject to further checks; no confirmed return date. |
Scope: Published senior-career injury and illness records. Suspensions excluded. Pre-season fitness issues are included; not every entry represents a missed competitive fixture. Historical coverage may be incomplete.
Dates: Historical periods generally follow Soccerway. *Transfermarkt dates the prolonged adductor absence from 22 December 2020 to 1 July 2021, and the two 2024 hamstring absences from 1–26 January and 31 January–29 February. These are alternative records of the same spells, not additional injuries.
Current issue: The knee problem occurred on 8 November; the database absence entry begins on 9 November. An assessment entry does not establish the severity or a confirmed period out.
Updated: 12 November 2026.
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