Dominik Szoboszlai has been deployed at right-back and produced a match-winning moment with calm defending and creative distribution. He adapted quickly to threats from Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze and demonstrated free-kick technique reminiscent of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Szoboszlai defended well, executed long and short passes, and altered the match dynamic for Liverpool. Benjamin Sesko arrived as a high-value signing but has suffered from fitness issues after an interrupted pre-season. Sesko was introduced late and showed a lack of sharpness, missing chances and appearing cumbersome. Increased opportunities should arise during teammates' injuries, but Sesko must regain fitness and form to capitalize.
The Hungarian is an attacking midfielder by trade but since Jeremie Frimpong's injury Arne Slot has found a new role for him at right-back. Szoboszlai had clearly learned some free-kick technique from Trent Alexander-Arnold over the years but his ability in the alien position was almost more impressive. He had almost no problems with Gabriel Martinelli and he quickly adapted to Eberechi Eze, who was a greater threat than the man he replaced, but Szoboszlai remained calm and collected throughout.
When Matheus Cunha's sprint towards the Burnley goal was curtailed by a muscle problem, it was clear Ruben Amorim had to make a change. The Manchester United head coach had two realistic options, either the exciting new 72m signing Benjamin Sesko or the often-maligned Joshua Zirkzee, . He went for the latter. Many were bemused when Sesko was picked as the final outfield player to take a penalty in the shootout loss to Grimsby, but Amorim suggests the two things are connected.
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