“LISTEN, IF THAT CAR HADN’T BROKEN DOWN, HE’D HAVE STARTED AND PROBABLY SCORED TODAY!”
BREAKING NEWS: Dominic Szoboszlai finally exposes the unbelievable pre-match drama that forced a key Liverpool star to start on the bench — and fans are stunned.
What happened before Liverpool’s match was not just unusual — it was chaotic, dramatic, and absolutely devastating for one player whose absence from the starting XI had supporters scratching their heads. Now, Dominic Szoboszlai has ripped the lid open, revealing a shocking behind-the-scenes episode that almost nobody knew about.
According to the Hungarian midfielder, the mystery player — whose omission sparked massive debate online — was fully prepared, mentally locked in, and ready to deliver a match-winning performance. But in a twist worthy of a Hollywood script, his journey to the stadium turned into a nightmare.
Szoboszlai didn’t hold back as he told reporters:
“I swear, if his car hadn’t broken down on the way to the stadium, he would’ve started. And knowing him, he would’ve scored today. People don’t know the things players go through before a match.”
That single sentence sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Suddenly, everything made sense — the last-minute lineup change, the player’s unusual body language, and the manager’s cryptic comments during pre-match interviews.
Insiders say the player’s car broke down less than 45 minutes from kickoff. With traffic gridlocked and no alternative transport immediately available, panic set in. Despite frantic calls to staff and teammates, he arrived late enough that the coaching team had no choice but to bench him to avoid destabilizing the pre-planned structure.
But here’s the real kicker:
Szoboszlai insists the player was in top form throughout the week, had been the standout performer in training, and was expected to be the difference-maker in the match.
Imagine being mentally prepared, physically sharp, fully focused — only for your entire matchday to collapse because your car chose the worst possible moment to fail.
Sources around the team revealed that the player was “emotionally crushed,” feeling like he had let the team down despite the circumstances being entirely beyond his control. Even manager Arne Slot was reportedly disappointed, describing the late arrival as “a painful disruption to a plan built around his abilities.”
And Szoboszlai’s comments didn’t just highlight the incident — they exposed a much deeper truth:
Fans often see the performance, but never the invisible battles players fight long before stepping onto the pitch.
From sleepless nights to personal issues, injuries, mental pressure, and now — a literal breakdown on the highway — elite footballers navigate much more than opponents.
This story is already causing a massive stir among Liverpool supporters, with many expressing sympathy and demanding the player be given the chance to “redeem his ruined matchday” in the next fixture.
One thing is certain:
If that car hadn’t betrayed him, we might be talking about his winning goal — not this heartbreaking twist of fate.