Dominik Szoboszlai expressed no concerns over his stalled contract talks with Liverpool following their 2-1 Merseyside derby victory over Everton. The Hungarian midfielder provided the corner for Virgil van Dijk's stoppage-time winner. Liverpool now lead Chelsea by seven points in the race for Champions League spots.
Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah opening the scoring in the 29th minute. His goal marked his fifth in eight games and equalled Steven Gerrard's Premier League record of nine Merseyside derby strikes. Beto levelled for Everton in the 54th minute, but the equaliser led to an injury for Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was replaced by Freddie Woodman on his Premier League debut for the club. Szoboszlai's corner in the 100th minute found Van Dijk, who headed home the winner, moving Liverpool seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea ahead of their final five games. Szoboszlai, who has recorded 12 goals and nine assists this season, addressed his contract situation, which runs until 2028. 'There has been no real progression, so I cannot say anything new about my contract situation,' he said after the match. 'I’m completely relaxed. We have five games to go. Then I am going to rest — a big one, after my international break. Then we will see.' The midfielder emphasized his long-term vision at the club. 'Of course I see myself here in the long term, but it is not really in my hands any more. I love being here. I love the fans. My family is happy,' Szoboszlai added. He described the late victory as 'amazing,' noting the team's set-piece practice paid off and highlighting the significance for fans.
