EXCLUSIVE: The backstory of ‘the gem’ Dominik Szoboszlai’s remarkable tattoo and why he dons Liverpool’s number eight jersey

According to Dominik Szoboszlai, one of the reasons he choose to wear the number eight for Liverpool was because he had a tattoo of Steven Gerrard on his body.

 

Dominik Szoboszlai explains Gerrard tattoo and taking Liverpool No. 8 shirt - Liverpool FC - This Is Anfield

 

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Dominik Szoboszlai breaks out Gerrard’s tattoo and why he’s assuming the number eight shirt for Liverpool – This Is Anfield – Liverpool FC

 

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Because of Gerrard’s achievements as captain, particularly in Istanbul, many of Liverpool’s new players look up to him.

“Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing,” Szoboszlai tattooed on his body in tribute to the legendary midfielder, who had a profound impact on him.

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When the 22-year-old first arrived at Anfield, LFCTV inquired as to his thoughts on wearing jersey number eight.

“The latest addition to Liverpool’s roster” “I have a tattoo from Steven Gerrard,” explained Dominik Szoboszlai, who opted to wear shirt number eight. What a revelation!

Many of Liverpool’s new recruits look up to Gerrard as an inspiration because to his stellar play as captain, particularly in Istanbul.

Another sign that the renowned midfielder was an influence on Szoboszlai was a tattoo that said, “Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing.”

When the 22-year-old initially arrived at Anfield, LFCTV asked him how he felt about wearing jersey number eight.

 

Following confirmation of Liverpool shirt number, Dominik Szoboszlai discusses his Steven Gerrard tattoo – Liverpool Echo

I told him, “Not [for] a special reason, but of course it’s a great number,” after he said, “Oh, I see.”

There are a lot of famous athletes that have worn this number.

Furthermore, I bear the indelible mark of Steven Gerrard’s name. His words came previously, but I still don’t know when they were stated. It was a supplementary consideration.

David Anderson reveals the meteoric climb of Dominik Szoboszlai from a boy playing with golf balls and little boots to a new idol at Liverpool – Mirror Online

Emile Heskey, Oyvind Leonhardsen, Jamie Redknapp, Stan Collymore, and Paul Stewart were the Premier League players to wear the No. 8 jersey prior to Gerrard.

The famous 43-year-old of today appears to have had a major influence on Szoboszlai’s creation of this.

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The strength of the squad is highlighted by Dominik Szoboszlai’s comments on the Liverpool transfer – Mirror Online.