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LIVERPOOL FANS FUME AS SZOBOSZLAI’S SIX-YARD BOX MISTAKE STUNS THE KOP

Dominik Szoboszlai went from hero to villain at Anfield, scoring a 25-yard worldie before gifting Barnsley a goal with a backheel.

Liverpool fans fume as Szoboszlai’s six-yard box mistake stuns the Kop
Dominik Szoboszlai gifts Barnsley a goal after a bizarre backheel

Barnsley found themselves gifted a goal at Anfield, all thanks to a wild lapse in judgment from Dominik Szoboszlai. Out of nowhere, Szoboszlai tried this flashy backheel pass inside his own six-yard box. It went about as badly as you’d expect.

Funny thing is, not long before that, Szoboszlai looked like the hero. He’d just hammered in a 25-yard rocket to put Liverpool ahead, settling the nerves after Barnsley actually started brighter. Liverpool seemed to have things under control, especially once Jeremie Frimpong smashed in a beauty in the 36th minute. At 2-0, you figure that’s probably it for Barnsley.

But then, right before halftime, everything changed. Adam Phillips, who used to play for Liverpool, chased down a loose ball in the box. Szoboszlai tried to keep it away from him, but his touch was heavy, and suddenly he’s dribbling across his own goalmouth. Phillips kept chasing, and when Szoboszlai went for that ridiculous backheel, he missed the ball completely. Phillips just tapped it in. Easiest goal he’s ever scored. Barnsley cut the deficit and went into the break just 2-1 down.

Szoboszlai looked absolutely crushed—head down, hands on knees, probably wishing the pitch would swallow him. Barnsley fans were loving it, cheering like mad, while Liverpool fans just grumbled and shook their heads.

On social media, Liverpool supporters didn’t hold back. “Pure arrogance,” one fan snapped on X. “He got what he deserved.”

Even the commentators were stunned. Ally McCoist on TNT Sports couldn’t believe it. “He does well to get back; he’s done the hard part, and then—does he try to stand on the ball or backheel it? He goes for the backheel! What is he thinking? That’s incredible. Absolutely incredible. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player of that quality try something like that in such a dangerous spot. I’m stunned.”

Steve McManaman, ex-Liverpool winger, looked furious at halftime. “I don’t like it at all from Szoboszlai. You’d never do that against Arsenal or Manchester City. Why he’s pulling that against Barnsley, I’ll never know. Maybe something’s going on in his head…he was flicking the ball around earlier and looked so comfortable. But you just don’t do that there. I didn’t like it.”

FUTURE OF ANFIELD? THE REAL STORY BEHIND LIVERPOOL’S HUGE BID FOR EDUARDO CAMAVINGA

Eduardo Camavinga to Anfield? Get the exclusive details on Liverpool’s "unbeatable" bid and Real Madrid’s transfer stance today.

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Manchester United And Arsenal Circle As Liverpool Lead Race For Eduardo Camavinga

Liverpool just dropped a huge €100 million bid for Eduardo Camavinga, according to the latest buzz. The Real Madrid star’s name keeps popping up in connection with a move to England, and now there’s talk Arsenal could try to steal him away, too.

Back in 2021, Liverpool chased Camavinga hard. He was lighting it up at Rennes and looked like one of their best-ever talents. But in the end, Real Madrid swooped in first, paying €31 million to sign him that August.

Since then, Camavinga’s done just about everything in Madrid. He’s played 210 games and helped win two Champions Leagues, two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, and a pile of other trophies. He’s not just a top-class midfielder; he’s shown he can fill in at left-back and still look like a natural.

Even so, rumours about a Premier League move just won’t go away. Now, reports from Spain say Liverpool have come in with what’s being called an “unbeatable” offer, hoping to finally bring the French international to Anfield.

The club sees Camavinga as exactly what their midfield needs: energy, experience, intensity, and loads of potential. And honestly, €100 million is tough for Madrid to brush off, especially since it could help fund a big summer signing.

But Madrid doesn’t want to lose him. They rate Camavinga really highly, so it’s not an easy call. For Camavinga, the Premier League has its appeal: the speed, the spotlight, the challenge. Still, he’s happy at Madrid.

Earlier this year, there were whispers Liverpool could get him for a bit less, around €92 million, if Madrid’s president decided to shake up the squad and move a few players out. Then, just after the January window closed, Spanish reports claimed Arsenal could jump in with a bid of their own.

Liverpool’s interest is real. They’ve been in touch with Camavinga’s camp, and sources confirmed that at the end of December. But from what we hear, Camavinga loves life in Madrid and is completely focused on his team right now.

Fabrizio Romano even weighed in on Wednesday, reacting to talk of Camavinga joining Manchester United as a replacement for Casemiro. He made it clear Real Madrid isn’t planning to change things up in midfield. If anything, they’re looking to add players, not let key ones go.

There’s still a long way to go before the summer window opens. If anything big changes, whether it’s Tchouameni, Camavinga, or more midfield moves at Madrid, it’ll be big news. For now, though, Camavinga’s staying put.

ANFIELD EXIT SIGNS: WHY SALAH’S FOREST FRUSTRATION SUGGESTS HIS LIVERPOOL CHAPTER IS FINALLY CLOSING

Anfield tension: Discover why Mohamed Salah was subbed for Rio Ngumoha and how his 9-game drought threatens Liverpool's top four.

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Liverpool legend hits lowest point after dismal display against Nottingham Forest

Mohamed Salah just hasn’t looked like himself this season at Liverpool. Against Nottingham Forest, you could see his frustration all over his face.

Not long ago, things seemed to be turning around for him. Salah had started scoring again. In his last five games, he picked up four assists and a goal. It looked like maybe he was back.

But in the Forest game, Liverpool actually looked sharper after Salah went off and Rio Ngumoha came on. Ngumoha brought so much energy that he changed the whole vibe of the attack. Salah clearly wasn’t happy about getting subbed, even though it was the right call from Arne Slot.

Let’s be honest, who looks pleased when they get taken off? It always kicks off a load of speculation, with people watching for every tiny sign that something’s wrong, over-analysing every shrug or frown. But really, Salah just looked disappointed in his own performance and in the fact that Liverpool were still level with Forest. It probably wasn’t just about getting hooked.

Still, even with Salah’s recent improvement, it feels like his time at Anfield is winding down. It’s rare for a player to leave on a high note. The rumours about MLS and Saudi Arabia aren’t going away, and you get the sense he won’t be any different.

On BBC Five Live, Clinton Morrison didn’t hold back. He said if Salah and Liverpool keep playing like this, forget about the Champions League. “There are still some big problems there, aren’t there?” he told Rick Edwards. “Salah didn’t look happy again.”

Edwards agreed, saying, “If Liverpool play like that for the rest of the season, they’re not getting Champions League. And Salah didn’t look happy again, did he?”

Morrison pointed out how lively Ngumoha was when he came on, setting up a disallowed goal and sparking the team. “Salah didn’t do any of that at all,” he said.

Edwards pressed on, “I think there’s still a big issue there, isn’t there?”

Morrison agreed. “Yeah, well, he hasn’t scored in nine Premier League matches now. It’s his longest run without a goal. I don’t think things are harmonious behind the scenes between him and Arne Slot. We saw hints of it before Christmas, with that ‘throw me under the bus’ comment and then the apology. He looked grumpy about being subbed, but if you’re playing badly, you’re going to get subbed. That’s just how it goes.”

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