Dominik Szoboszlai slammed by Barnsley boss for 'disrespectful' backheel that almost cost Liverpool dearly in third-round FA Cup tie as Arne Slot also vents fury

Peter McVitie Tue, 13 January 2026 at 6:20 am UTC·4 min read Liverpool survive Szoboszlai error Liverpool eventually ran out 4-1 winners at Anfield on Monday, but the comfortable scoreline masked a period of genuine anxiety caused entirely by a moment of perceived arrogance from their midfield dynamo. With the Reds cruising at 2-0 thanks to goals from Szoboszlai himself and Jeremie Frimpong, the Hungarian international attempted to clear the ball from deep inside his own box with a nonchalant backheel.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The trick went disastrously wrong, allowing Barnsley to regain possession in a dangerous area. Adam Phillips, a former Liverpool academy graduate,...