Dominik Szoboszlai scores ‘Cristiano Ronaldo-esque’ stunner against West Ham as Jamie Carragher heaps praise on the Liverpool midfielder in Carabao Cup clash
- The Liverpool midfielder gave his team an early lead in the cup match on Wednesday
- Jamie Carragher compared Dominik Szoboszlai's strike to Cristiano Ronaldo
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Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning long-range goal to give Liverpool the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final against West Ham on Wednesday.
Liverpool's number eight – who took on the honor of club legend Steven Gerrard's shirt when he joined the club – struck a shot on target that left Anfield in awe.
Commenting on the goal for Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher called the strike 'almost Cristiano Ronaldo-esque the way he hits the ball'.
Szoboszlai's goal came at a crucial time for the Hungarian, who has suffered a recent dip in form since his stunning start in the North West.
The 23-year-old received the ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold about 30 yards from goal and hit a shot on goal that flew into the net.
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning long-range goal to give Liverpool the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final against West Ham
Szoboszlai scored his third goal of the season in all competitions for Liverpool on Wednesday
Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola dived to stop the effort but was left helpless as Szoboszlai made off with his Liverpool teammates.
Carragher continued to beam as he watched his former side take a deserved lead in their knockout match against David Moyes' side.
'Liverpool deserved that. We have seen it before in this competition at the Kop against Leicester and we have now seen it against West Ham.
“West Ham were poor in the first half and that sums them up. A great opportunity to counter-attack and hurt Liverpool.
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a habit of scoring long-range goals throughout his career
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher described Szoboszlai's strike as 'Cristiano Ronaldo-esque'
'Ben Johnson keeps to himself, perhaps he is not aware of Szoboszlai or the strengths he has.'
Comparisons to Ronaldo come in the wake of the legendary former Real Madrid, Juventus and Man United star making a habit of scoring long-range goals throughout his career.
However, Liverpool icon Gerrard was also known for his superb long-range strikes during his trophy-laden career at Anfield.
Wednesday's goal was Szoboszlai's third of the season, having previously scored twice in the Premier League against Aston Villa and Sheffield United.