he is “happy” to have Salah back<\/a> – and Saturday’s draw against Burnley illustrated why.<\/p>\nLiverpool had 32 shots, of which 11 were on target, but only scored once despite having an xG of 2.95. Szoboszlai also missed a penalty.<\/p>\n
“That’s the first time we have played really well against a low block and created a lot of chances,” said the Hungary attacking midfielder. <\/p>\n
“We had loads of guys in the box, we had crosses and shots. That is what we have to aim for against Marseille but they don’t have a low block – they try to play from the back and we have to be ready for this too.”<\/p>\n
Szoboszlai also defended himself against accusations by Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane of being “disrespectful” during the FA Cup tie last week. <\/p>\n
Barnsley scored when the Liverpool midfielder attempted a back heel deep inside his own box, and Hourihane suggested Szoboszlai would not have tried it against bigger clubs.<\/p>\n
“Personally, it’s been a tough week,” said Szoboszlai. “I made a mistake against Barnsley but I have to make it clear it wasn’t disrespectful and I would do the same against Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. <\/p>\n
“I didn’t want to give it back to Giorgi [Mamardashvili]. I tried to pretend I was playing it back. I then missed a penalty against Burnley but I’m going to keep on going, I’m going to take the next one and I’m going to score – I’m pretty sure.”<\/p>\n
Szoboszlai’s miss on Saturday was his second from 22 attempts from the penalty spot but he is happy to continue in the role when Salah is not on the pitch.<\/p>\n
“Yes, one time against the post and now the crossbar,” added Szoboszlai, who revealed talks are ongoing over a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2028.<\/p>\n
“The next one is in. If he [Salah] comes back, he is the first penalty taker. <\/p>\n
“He will give me some advice on what to think about when you miss as he’s missed a couple of times but he forgets what has happened.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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