The meaning of donning Liverpool’s number 8 shirt and the backstory of Dominik Szoboszlai’s unique tattoo

Dominik Szoboszlai has said that one of the reasons he chose to wear No. 8 for Liverpool was because he had a tattoo of Steven Gerrard on his body.

 

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As a result of Gerrard’s accomplishments leading the squad, particularly in Istanbul, many of Liverpool’s most recent additions hold him in high regard.

Because the well-known midfielder had such a huge influence on Szoboszlai, he also received a tattoo that said, “Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing.”

The 22-year-old was quizzed by LFCTV about his thoughts on wearing the No. 8 jersey when he first arrived at Anfield.

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Because of his achievements as the team’s captain, particularly in Istanbul, Gerrard is viewed as an inspiration by many of Liverpool’s recent additions.

Szoboszlai’s tattoo on his back, which read, “Talent is a divine blessing, but without incredible will and humility, it is worth nothing,” is more proof that the well-known midfielder served as an inspiration to him.

The 22-year-old was asked by LFCTV about his thoughts on wearing the No. 8 jersey when he first arrived at Anfield.

 

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“Oh, I see,” he responded. “Not [for] a special reason, but of course it’s a great number,” I retorted.

Numerous notable sportsmen have worn this jersey number.

I also have a tattoo of Steven Gerrard’s nаme on me. I’m having trouble placing what he said in time, but it was earlier. It was an extra element.

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Throughout the Premier League period, Emile Heskey, Oyvind Leonhardsen, Jamie Redknapp, Stan Collymore, and Paul Stewart all wore the No. 8 jersey before Gerrard.

It appears that Szoboszlai was strongly influenced by today’s well-known 43-year-old when creating this.