Steven Gerrard Urges Liverpool to Secure Dominik Szoboszlai as Manager Arne Slot Faces Mounting Sack Pressure

Steven Gerrard names five players Liverpool must build around as Arne Slot admits sack pressure following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

Legendary Captain Outlines Blueprint for Future Success

Appearing as a pundit for TNT Sports on Saturday, Steven Gerrard emphasized the necessity of keeping Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield as a cornerstone of the squad. Gerrard described the 25 year old Hungarian international as a prototypical "Klopp-type" signing whose versatility has seen him excel in both central midfield and at right back this season. With rumors of interest from European giants beginning to circulate, Gerrard insisted that the club’s long term competitiveness depends on resisting external offers and finalizing a new contract for their star playmaker.

Five Pillars Identified for Tactical Rebuilding

Beyond the retention of Szoboszlai, Gerrard identified a specific quintet of players around whom Fenway Sports Group should construct the next era of Liverpool football. Along with the Hungarian midfielder, he named Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, and the emerging Rio Ngumoha as the essential core for a title contending side. Gerrard argued that if the recruitment team can supplement this attacking and creative talent with more defensive power in the midfield, the club will quickly return to challenging for the game’s premier trophies.

Managerial Strain Increases After Amex Stadium Defeat

The backdrop to Gerrard’s comments was a disappointing 2-1 loss to Brighton and Hove Albion, featuring a brace from Danny Welbeck that exposed defensive vulnerabilities in the Liverpool backline. Following the match, manager Arne Slot conceded that the pressure to deliver results is constant at a club of Liverpool’s stature. While the team has progressed to the quarter finals of both the FA Cup and the Champions League, their fluctuating Premier League form has placed their top four standing in serious jeopardy, leading to intense speculation regarding Slot’s future.