"Yes, he did not come on until the 82nd minute, but the fact that he didn't misplace one pass or fail to win a challenge in that period, plus the added time, is truly remarkable. Like Ngumoha, Nyoni has been shining at U21 level for a while now, and he will hopefully be the next gem Slot starts to trust more in the senior side."
"Liverpool's midfield has been a problem this season, yet Nyoni has only been afforded six minutes in the Premier League, 11 in the FA Cup and 23 in the Champions League. Slot has commented on the midfielder's playing time already, suggesting he was close to a more regular role back in late January."
Trey Nyoni, a 17-year-old Liverpool winger, earned impressive statistics during his appearance against Wolves, recording seven 100% stats despite entering the match in the 82nd minute. The young Academy product did not misplace a single pass or fail to win a challenge during his time on the pitch. While Rio Ngumoha received significant praise following the 3-1 victory, Nyoni has also been consistently knocking on the first-team door this season. Manager Arne Slot has acknowledged the midfielder's progression, suggesting he is approaching a situation where he could receive more regular playing time. Nyoni has excelled at U21 level and appears positioned to become the next Academy gem trusted with senior opportunities.
Read at Rousing The Kop
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]