The incredible record Dominik Szoboszlai could break with Liverpool against Wolverhampton
The Hungarian midfielder could match a record currently held by Luis Suárez at the Anfield club.
Liverpool FC is back at the scene of their recent Premier League disappointment. Just days after a stinging defeat at Molineux, Arne Slot’s side returns to the same ground to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup Fifth Round.
The narrative is set: for Liverpool, this is an immediate chance to wash away the bitter taste of their league loss. For the hosts, it is an opportunity to repeat history and knock a giant out of the tournament in front of their home crowd.
Szoboszlai: One Step from History
All eyes will be on Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian midfielder has become a talisman in this year's FA Cup, and he is currently chasing a record rarely seen at Anfield.
- The Suarez Mark: If he finds the net against Wolves, Szoboszlai will become the first Liverpool player to score in three consecutive FA Cup rounds since Luis Suárez in 2012.
- The Heskey Legacy: Looking even deeper, no Liverpool player has managed to score in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds of the same edition since Emile Heskey accomplished the feat in 2001.
This potential record highlights Szoboszlai's evolution under Arne Slot. While his primary role remains playmaking, he has developed a knack for scoring high-stakes goals in knockout competitions.
A Historical Edge for the "Reds"
Despite the recent league stumble, history remains firmly on Liverpool's side:
- FA Cup Veterans: This will be Liverpool's 457th match in the FA Cup, a competition where they boast over 200 victories.
- The 130-Year Streak: Liverpool has scored at least one goal in every single FA Cup encounter against Wolves since their first meeting in 1896.
- Rare Back-to-Backs: Interestingly, Liverpool has never lost two consecutive away matches against the same opponent when both were played at the rival's stadium. This trend provides a massive boost of confidence for fans expecting an immediate reaction.
Gakpo’s 50-Goal Quest and Individual Feats
The match offers several other players a chance to enter the record books:
- Cody Gakpo: The Dutch forward is just one goal away from his 50th for Liverpool in all competitions. Reaching this milestone would see him join Dirk Kuyt as the only Dutch players to hit that mark for the club.
- The "Every Day" Club: Both Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones could join a unique list of players who have scored for Liverpool on every single day of the week.
Beyond the statistics, the focus is on the team's collective response. Liverpool is determined to prove that their recent "Molineux meltdown" was nothing more than a temporary accident on their road to FA Cup success.
