The Merseyside derby is always full of passion, pride, and unforgettable drama, and Sunday’s clash at Anfield was no exception. Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1, but despite the Toffees’ disappointment, one moment after the final whistle captured headlines everywhere. Everton captain Séamus Coleman, known for his honesty and fighting spirit, openly praised a Liverpool player who left him completely stunned.
Speaking with raw admiration, Coleman confessed:
“Although we lost to them at home, to be sincere, I haven’t faced such a dangerously aggressive player in my career today. He truly deserves all the credits.”
Surprisingly, it wasn’t Mohamed Salah—Liverpool’s talisman—or even Hugo Ekitike, who has been earning rave reviews in recent weeks. Instead, Coleman singled out a different Red who dominated the game with relentless energy, composure, and fearless attacking intent. Sources close to the Everton camp suggest that the captain was referring to Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfielder who has been dazzling fans ever since his arrival at Anfield.
Szoboszlai was everywhere on the pitch—charging forward with pace, winning duels in midfield, and driving Liverpool’s attacks with vision and precision. His aggressive style and tireless running left Everton’s defenders gasping for answers. Coleman himself was visibly exhausted trying to contain him, and his post-match admission only confirmed what millions saw: Szoboszlai ran the show.
Even Everton’s coach didn’t hold back, applauding the Liverpool star in his post-match interview:
“Sometimes you have to admit when an opponent is simply on another level. He brought intensity and quality that caused us endless problems.”
The Anfield faithful roared Szoboszlai’s name throughout the evening, and on social media, fans hailed him as Liverpool’s “engine” and “the heartbeat of Arne Slot’s system.” One fan tweeted: “This guy isn’t just a midfielder—he’s a warrior. We haven’t had this kind of energy since prime Gerrard.”
For Coleman, a player who has faced some of the best attackers in world football, to place Szoboszlai in such high regard speaks volumes. This derby may go down not just as another Liverpool win, but as the day Szoboszlai officially announced himself as one of the Premier League’s most feared players.
EVEN THE COACH WAS QUICK TO APPLAUD HIM TODAY.