Szoboszlai unexpectedly becomes the center of attention due to a minor detail.

The encounter between Liverpool and Wolves in the most recent Premier League round was hot not just because of the battle for the top five, but also due to Dominik Szoboszlai's entirely fresh look.

The Hungarian midfielder surprisingly appeared with 'cornrow' braids, a style compared to David Beckham's from the early 2000s. However, instead of receiving praise, the 25-year-old star became the target of ridicule on social media.

During their visit to Molineux, Arne Slot's Liverpool greatly disappointed by losing 1-2 to Wolves, a team struggling at the bottom of the table. This defeat caused The Kop to drop extremely crucial points in the race for next season's Champions League qualification.

Szoboszlai had been growing his hair long recently and usually tied it back neatly during matches. However, in the game against Wolves, the midfielder born in 2000 decided to refresh his look with tightly braided cornrows. This image quickly spread widely, followed by a flood of comments comparing him to Beckham, who had caused controversy by sporting 'cornrows' back in 2003.

Many social media accounts claimed Szoboszlai was "copying Beckham" after a few impressive free-kick goals recently. Some sarcastic comments suggested he was trying to build a star image instead of focusing on his on-field performance. Some even "prophesied" that Liverpool would pay the price for this controversial hairstyle.

And the worst-case scenario unfolded. Wolves unexpectedly took the lead thanks to a goal from Rodrigo Gomes with only about 15 minutes left. Although Mohamed Salah managed to equalize in time, Liverpool still collapsed in the 94th minute when Andre secured a 2-1 victory for the hosts.

This loss left Liverpool falling behind in the top 5 race. They are now three points behind Aston Villa and Manchester United. Meanwhile, Chelsea could completely level the points and overtake Liverpool if they achieve a favorable result in the next round.

Clearly, pressure is mounting on manager Arne Slot and his team. In the context of an increasingly fierce Champions League race, Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups. As for Szoboszlai, instead of letting netizens discuss his new hairstyle, what he needs most right now are explosive performances to prove his true worth on the pitch.