Marco Rossi, the head coach of the Hungarian national team, criticized his counterpart from Liverpool, Arne Slot, for requesting rest for star player Dominik Szoboszlai. Szoboszlai, 25, played 43 matches this season for the Premier League champions, with only Virgil van Dijk playing more games for the club. He scored 12 goals and provided 8 assists from his attacking midfield position. Slot used the Hungarian star in a defensive role when the team needed support due to injuries, but he expressed hope that his international stars would not play 180 minutes in friendly matches to ensure they return without injuries or fatigue. The coach asked Rossi to rest the Hungary captain, which prompted the latter to respond sharply. "I have not spoken to Slot personally, and I have never interfered in his work or his decision to use Dominik," Rossi said.