Liverpool’s Midfield Dilemma: Who Should START?

On Newsround with Dave Davis, Liverpool’s increasingly fascinating midfield battle takes centre stage.

Dave reacts to Dominik Szoboszlai’s latest interview, in which the Hungarian talks about the aggression, directness and all-in approach demanded by Liverpool, as well as the need for midfielders to better understand when one player attacks and another has to stay.

But do Szoboszlai’s performances match the hype? Dave digs into some eye-catching numbers, including his attacking output alongside his considerably less impressive duel and tackling statistics, before questioning claims that he is currently the Premier League’s “most complete player.”

Attention then turns to Alexis Mac Allister, whose resurgence has strengthened his case to be Liverpool’s most important midfielder, while Trey Nyoni continues to push for more opportunities after impressing when given his chance.

So who should make up Liverpool’s double pivot — Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Nyoni or Gravenberch? And what combination finally gives Liverpool the midfield balance they have been searching for?
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