News'It's forward-thinking' - why Andoni Iraola's style of play is a match for Trey Nyoni

The 19-year-old has made four appearances under the new head coach so far this season, the most recent of which was off the bench to help close out the 1-0 victory at AFC Bournemouth.

With Iraola in the process of imprinting his mark on the Reds, Nyoni believes his skills are a good match for the Basque's style of play.

"I'd say because it's just forward-thinking," he told the official matchday programme. "As soon as you get the ball, it's just play forward.

"I think even the press as well is aggressive. He's big on the press and I think the best way to attack is starting with the press, which is important.

"Everything out of possession is important, so yeah, I'd say this suits me."

Nyoni continued: "At the minute I've been playing as a six, so I assume that's the role that he probably sees me playing the most.

"I'm still willing to learn to play as the eight or wherever, but right now I'd probably say primarily a six."

Nyoni joined Liverpool from Leicester City in September 2023 and made his senior debut six months later at the age of 16.

He has featured in 24 competitive matches for the Reds to date and is looking to increase that tally in the remainder of 2026-27, despite the stiff midfield competition.

"I've developed a lot. I've been with the first team, training, I've had a little exposure here and there, which is valuable," the England U20 international said.

"Obviously now it's just about trying to build on that and see where I can fit in the team.

"For sure it's about minutes, but minutes when it's right. I know it's not going to be easy because obviously there's a lot of senior players in the midfield that are also really, really good players, but they can also help me a lot.

"So, I understand that and I'm just trying to make sure that I'm ready whenever I'm needed."