Trey Nyoni suggests which position Andoni Iraola wants him to play long-term at Liverpool

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How would you rate Andoni Iraola's start at Liverpool? What's gone well, and what still needs work? 🤔 Iraola sees Nyoni as being a defensive midfielderNyoni is definitely not your Fabinho-type ‘destroyer’ defensive midfielder, but for this version of Liverpool, he clearly has the kind of profile needed.

Comfortable on the ball but diligent off it, there is a reason Reds fans have been desperate to see more of him.Nyoni himself seems to be enjoying the change of direction under Iraola as well, telling Liverpoolfc.com that it suits his style of football.“I’d say [Iraola’s system suits him] because it’s just forward-thinking,” he said. 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.”The former Leicester starlet went on to say that while he is happy playing anywhere he is asked, he believes that Iraola sees him as more of a defensive midfielder.READ MORE: Rio Ngumoha’s pace rating on EAFC 27 causes disbelief among his Liverpool teammates “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,” he said. 6 during the summer transfer window, but it is becoming clear that Iraola believes he has the right player in Nyoni.