Liverpool star apologises for ‘weird’ and ‘disrespectful’ act during FA Cup win

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Dominik Szoboszlai has apologised for his error that led to Liverpool conceding a comical goal in their FA Cup tie on Monday.Szoboszlai scored a stunner moments before bizarrely handing League One opponents Barnsley a goal in the Reds’ 4-1 win.Szobszlai attempted a backheel in his own six-yard box and inadvertently set up a Barnsley goalGettyThe Hungary international chased back to defend against Barnsley‘s Adam Phillips after a ball was played through.He outpaced his opposite number, winning the ball back and striding into his own penalty area, appearing to deal with the danger. However, despite regaining possession and having plenty of time to clear, he hesitated in the six-yard box and attempted a backheel.Szoboszlai scuffed the strangely-timed skill and played it straight to the pursuing Phillips, who was able to tap home.The goal gave Barnsley a lifeline and made things tense for Liverpool. But they ended up winning with ease, fortunately for their No.8.He was still left apologetic at full-time about the incident though, which took some shine off of his brilliant goal to start the scoring.Szoboszlai told TNT Sports post-match: “Sorry to the team again, I made it hard for us with an easy mistake. “But yeah, football happens, we move on and we take the next round.”Szoboszlai was ‘disrespectful’Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane wasn’t best pleased with Szoboszlai’s act even though it gave his team effectively a free goal. When asked if he thought the failed trick was disrespectful, Hourihane said: “Yeah, potentially.View Tweet: https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSzobozlai has said sorry for his error in the FA Cup third roundGetty“I don’t think he does that in a Premier League game, against Manchester City or in a Champions League game.“So I was a bit disappointed with that.”Arne Slot reactsAfter hearing about Hourihane’s stance on the awkward moment, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his piece too.“What does he mean by disrespectful?” Slot questioned.“I don’t think he should do that in an FA Cup game, a League Cup game, a friendly game or a training session.“So, it’s a weird choice and I also have my opinion about it. Slot will be having a word with Szoboszlai after his silly mistakeGetty“But I prefer to keep that to myself and speak about that with Dom.”Fortunately for Szoboszlai and Liverpool, they were able to progress through to the fourth round of the FA Cup after the error.Late goals from substitutes Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike helped secure the win after Phillips got his goal back.The Reds will now take on fellow Premier League side Brighton at Anfield.That tie is scheduled to take place around the weekend commencing Saturday, February 14.