The Merseyside derby is heating up before a ball has even been kicked. Live from Anfield, Everton striker Beto has revealed the one Liverpool defender he fears the most ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes clash—and shockingly, it’s not the usual suspects Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konaté.
Beto confessed his struggle in a candid admission:
“I’m still finding it difficult on how to trespass against him, Szoboszlai, especially now that he has picked form.”
The revelation has stunned fans, as many expected Beto to single out Van Dijk or Konaté. Instead, his words underline the incredible rise of Dominik Szoboszlai, who has not only been a midfield force but is increasingly dropping deeper, winning duels, and protecting Liverpool’s defensive structure.
Adding spice to the derby hype, Beto referenced another star attacker who had issues facing the Hungarian midfielder:
“Even Saka was afraid of facing him now.”
This statement has sent shockwaves through the football world. If Premier League attackers are beginning to view Szoboszlai as a defensive wall as well as an attacking threat, Liverpool may have found themselves a new talisman who can dominate both ends of the pitch.
With Everton desperate to end Liverpool’s run of dominance, Beto’s remarks only raise the stakes further. Will he find a way to break past Szoboszlai’s intensity, or will Anfield once again prove to be a fortress where Everton’s strikers are silenced?
Sunday’s clash just got even more personal—Beto has spoken, but can he back it up against Liverpool’s rising powerhouse?