"I've hid it well, but today I've been in bits," the 31-year-old said. "I know the age I'm at, this could be my last chance to go to the World Cup. "I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head today. We spoke so much about going to the World Cup because he missed the last one with Portugal and I did with Scotland. I know he'll be smiling over me today."
Image source, SNS Glasgow nightclubs, red wine with Kenny Dalglish, and an incredibly moving tribute to the late Diogo Jota all came to mind for Scotland captain Andy Robertson. John McGinn spoke of the emotional torment of an epic night at Hampden. Craig Gordon reflected on his lengthy injury woes. And Lewis Ferguson was thinking of his wee girl on her birthday.
At the age of 25, Szoboszlai is certainly a player any team would want in their ranks. Liverpool have had serious problems this season, but the Hungary captain is arguably the only one in Arne Slot's squad to have performed well with relative consistency, even in defeat. However, Liverpool have the midfielder under contract until 2028 and more reliable sources claim the talks over a new deal are underway.
Liverpool were denied an equaliser in the first half of their meeting with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a decision that proved contentious. The hosts went a goal ahead through Erling Haaland, having missed a penalty earlier in the half, but the Reds thought they'd got one back just under 10 minutes later when Virgil van Dijk nodded home a Mohamed Salah corner.
Andy Robertson's future at Liverpool is uncertain as he leans towards leaving, particularly with interest from Atletico Madrid and Liverpool seeking a replacement.
