Beth Lindop
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Dominik Szoboszlai has insisted he’s “completely relaxed” about his contract scenario at Liverpool regardless of the dearth of progress over a new deal.
Szoboszlai has been the standout performer for Arne Slot’s facet this season, registering 12 targets and 9 assists in all competitions. The Hungary worldwide is underneath contract at Anfield till 2028 and has been locked in negotiations with the membership for months, nevertheless there has not but been a breakthrough.
“There has been no real progression, so I cannot say anything new about my contract situation,” Szoboszlai mentioned after Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday. “We have a lot of games to go and I am focusing on that. As you guys know, my contract ends in 2028, so I am ready to go every day, every week, and then let’s see.
“Of course I see myself right here in the long run, but it isn’t actually in my palms any extra. I like being right here. I like the followers. My household is completely happy.
“I’m completely relaxed. We have five games to go. Then I am going to rest – – a big one, after my international break. Then we will see.”
Liverpool took an enormous step in the direction of Champions League qualification with their Merseyside derby win over Everton, with the Reds now seven factors away from sixth-placed Chelsea. Szoboszlai was concerned within the profitable aim at Hill Dickinson Stadium, teeing up Virgil van Dijk to attain from a nook within the a centesimal minute of the sport.
“It felt amazing,” he mentioned. “We practised set-pieces yesterday. I just put it in the mix and hoped for Virgil and Ibou [Konaté] to win it.
“To win a derby like this within the final second, we could not ask for extra. We are completely happy for one another but additionally for the followers as a result of we all know what it means for them.
“A win always changes the mood but we have to keep our feet on the floor and keep working hard. We have to keep fighting for the Champions League spots and there are hard games ahead of us.”
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