Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane has criticized Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai for a lack of respect following a high-profile error during the Reds’ 4-2 FA Cup third-round victory on Monday.
Despite Liverpool taking an early lead, Szoboszlai gifted League One side Barnsley a goal by attempting a flamboyant backheel in his own six-yard box, which allowed Adam Phillips to score.
Addressing the incident, Hourihane stated, “But I’m a little bit disappointed with their player if I’m honest. I thought he was a little bit disrespectful. I don’t think he does that against Chelsea or Arsenal or in a Champions League game.”
While Liverpool eventually secured the win through late strikes from Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, Hourihane remained proud of his team’s effort, noting that Arne Slot’s side “had to bring on every superstar they had from the bench to get it over the line.”