The Merseyside derby at Anfield was as heated, dramatic, and emotional as ever, with Liverpool edging Everton 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League encounter. But after the final whistle, the football world was left buzzing—not just because of the scoreline, but because of the words of Jack Grealish, who openly confessed that he had witnessed something he still could not believe.
Speaking live after the game, Grealish stunned fans with a powerful admission:
“I have played against Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Junior, but what that guy did today is still looking unreal to me.”
The Everton star didn’t name Mohamed Salah or Cody Gakpo—the usual suspects who dominate headlines for Liverpool. Instead, he pointed out a different Reds attacker who, in his words, completely tore Everton apart with pace, intelligence, and composure.
Though Grealish didn’t say the name outright, insiders suggest it was Dominik Szoboszlai—Liverpool’s midfield dynamo who played with the creativity and attacking flair of a world-class forward. Szoboszlai’s dazzling dribbles, clever passes, and endless energy created problems for Everton’s defense throughout the match. Fans inside Anfield repeatedly rose to their feet in awe of his performance, and social media exploded with clips of his key moments.
For Grealish to compare Liverpool’s attacker to names like Mbappe, Vinicius, and Lamine Yamal is no small compliment. It speaks volumes about the level of dominance and skill displayed during the derby. Even rival supporters admitted that Liverpool’s star seemed untouchable, dictating the tempo and making defenders look powerless.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised his player as well, calling the performance “world-class and worthy of the biggest stage in Europe.” Fans are already debating whether this player could soon be considered among the best in the Premier League—and even the world.
This win pushes Liverpool closer to their title ambitions, but perhaps the bigger story is the emergence of a player who is now being spoken of in the same breath as football’s elite attackers.
Grealish summed it up perfectly:
“He’s better than Lamine Yamal today, no doubt about it.”
HE’S BETTER THAN LAMINE YAMAL INDEED