Andy Robertson has revealed that Dominik Szoboszlai apologised to his Liverpool teammates at half-time after his 'unacceptable' mistake gifted Barnsley a goal in Monday's 4-1 FA Cup victory at Anfield.
Szoboszlai had earlier put Arne Slot's side ahead with a spectacular strike, his 100th career goal, before Jeremie Frimpong doubled the lead. However, the Hungary captain attempted an audacious back-heel inside his own box that went awry, presenting former Liverpool academy player Adam Phillips with an easy chance to score in front of the Kop.
Barnsley manager Conor Hourihane labelled Szoboszlai's trick 'disrespectful', while Slot indicated he would address the matter with his No.8. Robertson said: 'I think we all said something at the time, but he realised and apologised at half-time. If anyone's performances can't get criticised this season, it's Dom's.'
The Scotland captain expressed frustration that Szoboszlai's hard work to close down a Barnsley attack ultimately went to waste. 'The frustrating thing is Dom does this unbelievable 60-yard sprint to start with. He's getting the clap off the Kop and I don't know if that maybe went to his head! We can joke about it now but it's unacceptable to lose a goal like that.'
Barnsley's goal gave them momentum after the break, but late strikes from substitutes Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike sealed Liverpool's progression to the fourth round, where they will host Brighton. Robertson added: 'It's safe to say it was an individual error, but we then limited their chances. We had quality off the bench and they delivered.'
