Robbie Fowler names two Liverpool players who really stood out for him against Tottenham
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Andoni Iraola experimented a little with his Liverpool XI for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur, bringing in a handful of young players.As had been expected, Trey Nyoni started in midfield for the Reds, while James McConnell, Rio Ngumoha and Lewis Koumas all featured on Iraola’s teamsheet as well.Though it was a risk against what was a strong-looking Tottenham XI, the decision paid dividends for the Liverpool head coach, with Reds legend Robbie Fowler praising the performances of both Nyoni and Koumas at half-time. Where should the Carabao Cup sit in Liverpool’s list of priorities this season and why? 🤔 Credit: Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Fowler impressed by Nyoni and KoumasLiverpool fans have been desperate to see Nyoni this season after watching their midfield fall apart at the hands of Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch in particular.After a couple of cameos, supporters got their first proper look at the 19-year-old on Tuesday, and according to Fowler, he certainly did not disappoint, showing up well to settle the midfield down and offer the Reds something they have not had all season up to this point.“I just wanted to give a mention to two players,” the former No.
“Trey Nyoni coming in, he’s been the player Liverpool have probably been missing this season, someone to sit in front of the back four. He gets the ball on the half turn and wants to move it forward.”READ MORE: Liverpool player hailed after showing off ‘magic feet’ in the Carabao Cup against TottenhamFowler also reserved praise for Koumas, who really put himself about in the first-half especially, working hard and pressing Tottenham into some difficult moments in defence.
“Also Lewis Koumas,” he said. “He’s full of youthful exuberance and he has put the Tottenham back line under lots of pressure.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox