Dominik Szoboszlai has disclosed that he had a Steven Gerrard tattoo before joining Liverpool, which contributed to his decision to wear the No. 8 jersey.

Szoboszlai became Liverpool’s second summer acquisition when the £60 million deal was completed on Sunday afternoon.

Alexis Mac Allister, who joined the team in June after moving from Brighton and wearing No. 10 while Sadio Mane was a player, was signed before him.

The No. 8 jersey, which was most famously worn by the late great Steven Gerrard, will be worn by the new player. It was formerly owned by Naby Keita.

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Because of his heroics as the team’s captain, particularly in Istanbul, Gerrard is viewed as a role model by many of Liverpool’s new acquisitions.

Szoboszlai was so moved by the well-known midfield player that he had his own saying, “Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing,” permanently inked on his arm.

The 22-year-old spoke with LFCTV about his feelings about donning the No. 8 jersey after joining Anfield.

“Not [for] a special reason, but of course it’s a great number,” he responded when I answered.

A number of exceptional athletes have worn this number.

I went on, “And I also have a Steven Gerrard tattoo.” “What he said—I can’t even recall when, but earlier— hence that also served as a cause.

David Anderson of Mirror Online examines Dominik Szoboszlai’s journey from golf balls and little footwear to becoming a new hero in Liverpool.

Before Gerrard, the No. 8 jersey was worn by Emile Heskey, Oyvind Leonhardsen, Jamie Redknapp, Stan Collymore, and Paul Stewart throughout the Premier League era.

It seems that Szoboszlai was inspired to develop this by the 43-year-old who popularized it today.

Results of Liverpool vs. Leicester City: Dominik Szoboszlai saves Liverpool; his class is becoming evident with each game.