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 side an early lead in Wednesday’s cup clash
• 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 clash against West Ham on Wednesday.

The Liverpool number eight – who took on the honour of club legend Steven Gerrard’s shirt upon joining the club – smashed an effort on target that left Anfield in awe.

Commentating on the goal for Sky Sports, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher hailed the strike as ‘Almost Cristiano Ronaldo-esque the way he hits the ball’.

Szoboszlai’s goal came at a crucial time for the Hungarian who has recently suffered a dip in form since his stunning start to life in the north-west.

The 23-year-old received the ball from Trent Alexander-Arnold roughly 30-yards out from goal and smashed a shot goalbound that soared into the net. 

Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning long-range goal to give Liverpool the lead in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against West Ham 

Szoboszlai scored his third goal of the season in all competitions for Liverpool on Wednesday

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Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola dived to try and stop the effort but was left helplessly stretching as Szoboszlai ran off celebrating with his Liverpool team-mates.

Carragher further beamed as he watched his former side take a deserved lead in their knockout fixture against David Moyes’ side.

‘Liverpool deserved that. We’ve seen it once before in this competition at the Kop end against Leicester and we’ve seen it now against West Ham.

‘West Ham have been poor in this first half and this sums them up. A great chance to counter-attack and hurt Liverpool.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a habit throughout his career of scoring long-range goals

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher described Szoboszlai’s strike as ‘Cristiano Ronaldo-esque’

‘Ben Johnson stands off maybe he’s not aware of Szoboszlai or the strengths he’s got.’

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.

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However, Liverpool icon Gerrard was also known for smashing in strikes from distance 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.

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