Szoboszlai says he ‘couldn’t hear’ during pressure penalty equaliser for Liverpool

Dominik Szoboszlai confessed he couldn't hear the referee's whistle during Liverpool's penalty equaliser in their 2-2 draw against Newcastle. The midfielder netted the crucial spot-kick in stoppage time, as Liverpool fought back from two goals down to secure a point. Earlier in the match, Newcastle had taken the lead through Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock, with Cody Gakpo adding a third goal for the visitors.

The St James' Park atmosphere was heightened by a pre-game tribute to the late Kevin Keegan and the return of Alexander Isak, who made his first appearance since his controversial departure. Upon stepping up to take the penalty, Szoboszlai admitted it was impossible to ignore the deafening noise. Despite the challenging environment with over 50,000 fans against him, he expressed his love for the game and the challenges of playing in front of such hostile crowds.

Szoboszlai acknowledged the need for better communication and awareness during the game, crediting his team's efforts in coming back from a 2-1 deficit. He concluded by emphasizing the unpredictability of the Premier League and the need to remain focused in future matches.