Andoni Iraola delivers his honest opinion on Trey Nyoni’s performance vs Chelsea

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Having been largely overlooked by Arne Slot last season, Iraola made it clear that Nyoni would be needed more this term, having chosen to promote him in the wake of Curtis Jones’ departure to Inter Milan.So far, Nyoni has shown why the Basque coach has so much faith in him, and after he strolled through another excellent performance during Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Chelsea, Iraola claimed that the 19-year-old’s physical improvement has been especially pleasing for him. “I think overall the young players have been very good today,” he said.

“Even in terms of endurance, he [Nyoni] has played almost all the game. In previous games he has asked for the change with cramping, but today he finished in a much better place physically.

“Overall I’m happy for him and all the [young] players who started today.” Iraola was also asked about Nyoni during his post-match press conference, where he once again reiterated what a good display the teenager had delivered. “I think he has done very well.