Kelvin Bowoto
Trey Nyoni made his official debut for Liverpool in a 3-0 FA Cup triumph over Southampton on Wednesday night at Anfield.
The 16-year-old had been an unused substitute in the previous two games, against Luton Town in the Premier League and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, respectively.
The forward earned his first minutes when he was brought on in the 77th minute to play in the ‘Mohamed Salah position.’ He replaced Harvey Elliott.
Liverpool scored through 18-year-old Lewis Koumas (44′), who made his full debut, and Jayden Danns (73′, 88′), an 18-year-old striker who came on as a second-half substitute.
Speaking to ITV after the game, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised the youth who are carrying the Reds due to the long injury list of senior players.
He stated, “I noted before the game that Lewis is a tremendous finisher. He has so much room for improvement, but he’s already an excellent finisher, and goals in youth football are the same size.
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“Danny, we knew he was a strong finisher. His second goal is extraordinary, although it is not unique to juvenile football. He’s a striker; he understands what he needs to do. The following one is more proof of his nose. He simply arrives at the correct location after three attempts.
“We don’t take these things for granted; it was quite challenging. We deserved to go through. It was top, top, top. Not to mention Trey [Nyoni], who also appeared. “What a player he is!”
Nyoni was born in England on June 30, 2007, to Zimbabwean parents, making him eligible to play for England, his birth nation, or Zimbabwe through his family.
He spent a decade at the Leicester City Academy and represented the Foxes in the U18 Premier League during the 2022–23 season.
Nyoni was 15 years old when he appeared for the club’s under-21 team against Porto in the Premier League International Cup in December.
The teenager joined the Liverpool Academy in August 2023, following his departure from Leicester City the month before.
Nyoni has represented the Three Lions (England) at the youth level, scoring and assisting on his debut for the England Under-16s in a 3-2 friendly win against Italy in 2022.
Techrectory with Agency Report.
