Liverpool have paid £60 million to RB Leipzig for the 22-year-midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. After Steven Gerrard retired the number eight shirt from the team in 2015, he will join Naby Keita as the only other players to wear it while playing for Liverpool. As a lifelong admirer of Gerrard’s, Szoboszlai even got a tattoo of the Liverpool captain.
The strength of the squad is highlighted by Dominik Szoboszlai’s comments on the Liverpool transfer – Mirror Online.
According to an interview Szoboszlai gave to Liverpool’s official website, he revealed why he decided to wear the number 8, stating that it is a great number that many great players have had. The renowned midfielder Steven Gerrard is said to have said: “Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worthless.” He went on to mention that he had a tattoo of Gerrard on his body. Szoboszlai spoke highly of Gerrard, whom he looked up to as a major player and an inspiration.
David Anderson: The Legend of Dominik Szoboszlai, Who Led Liverpool to Victory Despite Starting Out With Golf Balls and Tiny Boots – Mirror OnlineAfter Liverpool’s shirt number was established, Dominik Szoboszlai explained his Steven Gerrard tattoo – Liverpool Echo.
Several famous Liverpool players have worn the number eight jersey, including Paul Stewart, Jamie Redknapp, Emile Heskey, Oyvind Leonhardsen, Stan Collymore, and Jamie Redknapp. Nevertheless, Szoboszlai’s choice of the number was heavily influenced by Gerrard’s legacy.
“Liverpool’s new signing” — SPORTbible on X Because of his Steven Gerrard tattoo, Dominik Szoboszlai decided to wear shirt number eight. I thought that was
The addition of Szoboszlai to Liverpool’s roster has piqued the interest of supporters and brought attention to the team’s caliber. The significance of him donning the iconic number 8 shirt for the club is magnified by his talent and his adoration for Gerrard.