Liverpool midfielder Trey Nyoni has continued to flourish in midfield as comparisons are made with Manchester United's wantaway youngster JJ Gabriel
Trey Nyoni has continued to blossom in Liverpool's midfield
Trey Nyoni has continued to blossom in Liverpool's midfield(Image: getty)
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Liverpool teenager Trey Nyoni has been hailed for doing his business on the pitch whilst fellow youngster JJ Gabriel is making headlines by pushing for a Manchester United exit.
Gabriel is one of the most high profile and highly thought of young players to come through the United academy in years, playing numerous years above his age and had been tipped for a Red Devils debut this season.
However he stunned the club by demanding to move elsewhere with Real Madrid seen as his most likely destination. Meanwhile at Anfield Nyoni has continued to push his case for more involvement despite the Reds boasting a stellar list of midfield options.
The 19-year-old scored his first professional goal in the loss at Fenerbahce last week and former Red Jason McAteer said "thriving on the pitch is the ultimate message" as Nyoni keeps the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai out of the team.
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Having come through the ranks McAteer, who spent four years at Liverpool, told Casino Kings: "The fans love that: the energy, the passion, the desire and the commitment. You give that to football fans, and they give back. Nyoni's doing that in his own way through his performances."
He added on the challenges facing Nyoni: "Liverpool, Chelsea, City and Arsenal can go into the transfer market and spend under a million easily. The opportunity is even more limited for these younger players. You have to be special.
"I hope it works out for him. He's a talent, and we've seen very talented youngsters go by the wayside because of the noise around them, the team around them, and their ego pushing them in the wrong direction. They've missed out on a great career. So let's hope that doesn't happen."
JJ Gabriel.
JJ Gabriel is close to joining Real Madrid(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Nyoni has made 13 appearances in all competitions and is one of several Liverpool youngsters to be given opportunities by Iraola. Lewis Koumas and Rio Ngumoha have both enjoyed outings for the Reds, with Nyoni hailing his coach for backing him.
The teenager said: “I don’t get nervous, never. The faith in youth the manager has and the players around me have in me, that helps me settle a lot more. Being young, there are lots of senior players around me who help me a lot. I just want to stay as I am. For me, I never get nervous."