Liverpool player Dominik Szoboszlai has been accused of showing disrespect towards Barnsley after attempting a backheel pass in his own six-yard box.
The Hungary international lashed in a stunning strike from 35 yards out to open the scoring for the Reds, who doubled their lead through Jeremie Frimpong in the 36th minute of the FA Cup third round tie at Anfield.
However, the visitors pulled one back when Adam Phillips capitalised on a crazy mistake from Szoboszlai; instead of clearing his lines, the midfielder tried backheeling the ball to goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
He made a mess of it, allowing the former Liverpool academy graduate to score in front of the Kop.
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai slammed for ‘disrespectful’ error against Barnsley
“It is such an amazing feeling for Adam scoring in front of the Kop. Liverpool fan, coming through the academy,” said Hourihane.
“It’s something he can look back on for the rest of his life and say he did that. Not many people can say that.
“But it was a little bit disrespectful from their player, to be honest. I don’t think he does that against Chelsea or Arsenal or in a Champions League game.
“Delighted for Adam, but disrespectful from their player’s point of view.”
Liverpool’s financial might ultimately told in the end as substitutes Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, both signed in the summer for a combined £195 million, scored late on to secure a 4-1 win and a place in the next round.
“I’m really proud. Liverpool had to bring on every superstar on the bench to get it over the line,” added Hourihane.
“We got a bit tired towards the end and conceded that third and fourth that I thought we didn’t deserve.”
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot kept his counsel on the matter. “I have my opinion that I will definitely share with him,” he said.
“It is not the first time, I am talking generally, we are 2-0 up, there are no problems in the game and we concede a sloppy or an easy goal, but this stands out even for us.
“It doesn’t help to concede a goal when you are 2-0 up. Normally when you are 2-0 up the other team is close to accepting their loss, especially if you can have the ball so much.
“But if you give away an easy goal as we have done so many times this season, it is a big difference in mindset for the other team. It is definitely not helpful for us.”
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