# Dominik Szoboszlai performance and response

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> Updated: 2026-09-17T18:34:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 90th-minute long-range goal to secure a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur. This goal marked his 13th long-distance strike since joining the club, making him the Premier League leader for goals scored from distance across all competitions.

Following the match, Szoboszlai addressed recent criticisms regarding his form and clarified that his goal celebration, which involved a finger to his ear, was a “personal gesture rather than a direct response to critics.” He noted that players are human and experience varying levels of form, emphasizing the importance of how a player reacts to difficult matches as he prepares for an upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Dominik Szoboszlai addresses criticism and prepares for Bournemouth match

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai addressed recent criticisms and his League Cup goal ahead of the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominik-szoboszlai-addresses-criticism-and-prepares-for-bournemouth-match

### 2026-09-16: Dominik Szoboszlai scores long-range goal for Liverpool

Liverpool captain Dominik Szoboszlai scored a 90th-minute long-range goal to secure a 3-1 Carabao Cup win against Tottenham, marking his 13th long-distance goal for the club.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominik-szoboszlai-scores-long-range-goal-for-liverpool

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