Following Manchester United’s thrilling 2–1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, a post-match revelation from one of the Red Devils’ players has ignited widespread discussion across social media and the global football community.
In a surprising twist, the United star — who chose to remain anonymous — admitted that Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai was the most difficult opponent he faced during the tense encounter.
The confession, made privately but later leaked to the media, shocked many supporters who had expected him to name attacking stars such as Mohamed Salah or Darwin Núñez.
Instead, the praise was directed toward Szoboszlai, a player often considered one of Liverpool’s quieter but most industrious midfielders.
“Every time we tried to overpower him, he just wouldn’t stop,” the player confessed. “He’s unbelievably strong and has this engine that never runs out.
We had to double up on him because one man alone couldn’t contain him. He’s the type of player who keeps coming at you it’s exhausting.”
The highly charged clash at Anfield showcased the full intensity of the Premier League rivalry. Although Manchester United emerged victorious through goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, it was far from a comfortable win.
Liverpool dominated long stretches of the midfield battle, largely thanks to Szoboszlai’s relentless energy and tactical intelligence.
Throughout the match, the Hungarian international delivered one of his most complete performances of the season. He covered huge distances, broke up United’s rhythm, and constantly recycled possession for Liverpool.
At one point, he won back the ball three times within five minutes, drawing applause even from sections of the Anfield crowd for his sheer determination.
His pressing and work rate forced United into hurried passes and defensive clearances, preventing them from settling into their usual rhythm.
According to the United player, Szoboszlai was the main reason Liverpool kept pushing and threatening to equalize.
“We came in with a plan to close their midfield down early, but he made it impossible,” he admitted. “He was everywhere pressing, tackling, creating, recovering. His presence lifted Liverpool every time they looked tired.”
While Liverpool ultimately failed to convert their dominance into goals with Núñez missing two clear chances and Salah struggling against United’s compact defense —Szoboszlai’s display drew admiration from both sides. Social media was flooded with praise for the Hungarian midfielder.
“He’s been our engine all season,” one Liverpool supporter posted. A United fan even wrote, “You can’t hate that guy he’s a beast. We were chasing him all night.”
Since joining Liverpool, Szoboszlai has quietly established himself as one of the team’s most indispensable players.
Under Arne Slot, he has developed into a complete midfielder who blends intelligence, aggression, and stamina — effectively stepping into the void left by Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.
Football pundits also weighed in on his performance. Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher described him as “the heartbeat of Liverpool’s midfield,” while Gary Neville commented that “United’s players gave him space because they respected his ability to dominate one-on-one battles.”
Though Liverpool left Anfield empty-handed, Szoboszlai walked away with widespread recognition and newfound respect from rivals.
For a Manchester United player to single him out as the toughest opponent on the pitch speaks volumes not only about his influence in the match but also about his growing reputation as one of the Premier League’s most complete and tireless midfielders.
