Liverpool fans were given a clear answer about Trey Nyoni during nervy Bournemouth victory
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Some Liverpool supporters were slightly disappointed not to see Trey Nyoni as part of the XI when Andoni Iraola named his team for Sunday’s game against his former club Bournemouth.Nyoni impressed during Tuesday’s win over Tottenham, and with Liverpool‘s midfield looking all over the place last time out in the Premier League against Fulham, many had hoped that the 19-year-old would have earned himself a first start in the league.Although that did not arrive in the end, Nyoni was still given time to make an impression during Liverpool’s 1-0 win, coming off the bench in the 71st minute to expertly help see out three points for the Reds. And while his wait for a first Premier League start will go on for another three weeks at least, his case to be part of Iraola’s starting midfield two was strengthened at the Vitality Stadium.
Alexander Isak's goal was decisive, earning Iraola a huge three points on his Vitality return 💪 Nyoni is definitely good enough to start for LiverpoolIf Tuesday’s game against Tottenham erased any lingering doubt from Liverpool fans that Nyoni is good enough to play regularly against Premier League opposition, then Sunday’s display should have done the trick.It was not an easy 20 minutes or so for the youngster to play, with Bournemouth putting the Reds under pressure in an attempt to find a late equaliser. But, helped in a big part by Nyoni, Liverpool held firm.
He will get his minutes either way.READ MORE: Alisson says Ronald Araujo came to do one job at Liverpool and delivered it against BournemouthJamie Carragher, who was highly critical of Liverpool throughout much of the game while on commentary duties for Sky Sports, took time out to praise what he’d seen from Nyoni, adding to the feeling that a first start will not be far away.“He has made four or five interceptions since he came on, the manager will be absolutely delighted with him, that’s exactly why he brought him on,” said the Reds legend.Asked whether he felt Nyoni could play a bigger part for Liverpool this season, Carragher said that if Sunday’s cameo is anything to go by, he absolutely will play much more.“He’s still a young boy,” he said. “If he can keep coming on for cameos like this and do as well as he’s done so far to help Liverpool across the line.”Alexis Mac Allister was another good performer on the South Coast, and it is now abundantly clear that the Argentine is the first name on the Liverpool teamsheet as far as midfield is concerned.