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Opinion: The next Dominik Szoboszlai is coming to join Andoni Iraola’s first-team soon

An exciting player is coming to join Liverpool very soon.

By Bence Bocsak · Anfield Watch

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Writer Bence Bocsak highlights academy prospect Ollie O'Connor as a potential first-team promotion candidate for Liverpool.
Bocsak compares O'Connor's versatility across multiple positions to midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.
O'Connor has recorded three assists in 11 matches from right-back for Liverpool's U21 side this season.

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Writer Bence Bocsak argues that Liverpool academy prospect Ollie O'Connor could soon earn a promotion to manager Andoni Iraola's first-team squad. Bocsak compares the versatile youngster to midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai due to his work ethic, technical ability, and positional flexibility across midfield, the wing, and right-back.

O'Connor has registered three assists in 11 appearances from right-back for Liverpool's U21 side this season. With Szoboszlai currently sidelined by a hamstring injury and squad depth stretched, the writer suggests O'Connor is well positioned to follow other emerging talents into the senior setup.

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Opinion: The next Dominik Szoboszlai is coming to join Andoni Iraola’s first-team soon

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