Dominik Szoboszlai Praises 17-Year-Old Liverpool Sensation Trey Nyoni After Standout Performance Against Real Betis

Liverpool secured their first win under new manager Arne Slot by defeating Real Betis in a friendly match during their pre-season tour in the United States. Fans stayed up late to watch the Reds in action against the Spanish side, and they were rewarded with an impressive display, particularly from 17-year-old Trey Nyoni.

Dominik Szoboszlai's Impact

Hungarian international Dominik Szoboszlai scored the only goal of the match, starting in a more advanced position. Szoboszlai had a solid performance, but it was the young Trey Nyoni who stole the spotlight.

Trey Nyoni's Breakthrough Performance

Trey Nyoni, one of Liverpool’s most promising young talents, made a significant impact after coming on as a substitute. Nyoni, who had already made his senior debut under Jurgen Klopp against Southampton, further showcased his potential with an outstanding performance against Real Betis.

Nyoni replaced the injured Curtis Jones at the half-hour mark and quickly made his presence felt. He delivered a precise pass to Szoboszlai, who, after an exchange with Mohamed Salah, scored the decisive goal. Nyoni's composure on the ball and excellent vision were on full display, leaving a lasting impression on manager Arne Slot.

Szoboszlai's High Praise for Nyoni

Szoboszlai was full of praise for Nyoni, particularly noting the youngster’s exceptional movement and skill. Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Szoboszlai said, “I like him a lot, he is a really offensive player. I just said on the bench to [Jarell] Quansah, you can’t even foul him because of his movements and stuff like this.”

Szoboszlai also highlighted the overall performance of Liverpool’s young players, who, despite their age, managed to keep a clean sheet and create scoring opportunities.

Nyoni's Impressive Stats

Nyoni's performance was backed by impressive statistics. In just 41 minutes of play, he had 52 touches of the ball and completed 42 out of 46 passes, achieving a 92% passing accuracy. Remarkably, he did not commit a single foul, showcasing his disciplined approach (SofaScore).

Virgil van Dijk has also hailed Nyoni as "incredible," and it’s clear that if the youngster continues to perform at this level during pre-season, he will earn more opportunities in the senior squad in the upcoming campaign.