Dominik Szoboszlai Speaks Out About Row with Curtis Jones

Liverpool’s Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai has clarified the misunderstanding with teammate Curtis Jones during the pre-season camp. He stressed that the heated exchange between the players was not as serious as portrayed in the media and that all disagreements have already been resolved. Goal.com reports this.

According to Goal.com, the incident occurred after the friendly against Wrexham in New York. As Dominik Szoboszlai was leaving the pitch, he handed the captain’s armband to Kostas Tsimikas rather than Curtis Jones, prompting the academy graduate’s frustration and leading to a heated exchange.

Emotions on the pitch and the armband incident

Emotions ran so high that Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas was also seen removing his captain’s armband and throwing it to the ground. The incident immediately attracted the attention of the media and fans, sparking rumours of serious problems in the Liverpool dressing room.

However, Dominik Szoboszlai firmly rejected such speculation. According to him, there was no serious dispute between the trio and they were merely discussing the situation on the pitch. The Hungarian midfielder admitted that such matters are ultimately resolved in the dressing room.

Vice-captaincy and future plans

Despite trying to defuse the situation, Dominik Szoboszlai did not hide his desire to join Liverpool’s leadership group in both sporting and organisational terms. With Andy Robertson having left the club, the question of choosing a new vice-captain remains a priority for the coaching staff and players.

Virgil van Dijk is currently the team captain, while experienced players such as Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez are also part of the leadership council. Dominik Szoboszlai said he would gladly accept and feel proud of the vice-captaincy if the club placed its trust in him and offered him the role.

At the same time, the future of Curtis Jones, who was at the centre of the incident, remains a concern for the team. With less than a year remaining on the player’s contract, interest in his fate during the final days of the transfer window has only increased.