Trey Nyoni may only have been a substitute in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, but his second-half cameo caught the eye yet again.

The Reds secure a much-needed win at Selhurst Park in the Premier League, following defeats to Arsenal and Fenerbahce, with Andoni Iraola positive after the game:

“I think we needed this win, definitely, especially after the defeat the other day in Turkiye. We arrived also very late on Thursday night and an away game, another away game, and you need to find ways to win in these kind of stadiums, and I’m very pleased for the three points.

“I think in the first half the game was quite open, chances for both teams, and I think there is a save from Alisson that is key for us. And to score that first goal I think has been important, to go to the half-time one up, and in the second half I think we defended much better, we controlled much better the game.”

There were plenty of standout players for Liverpool, from Alisson to Alexis Mac Allister, but Nyoni caught the eye of the bench, bringing his usual control to the team.

Writing on X, Watch LFC lauded him, saying: “Trey Nyoni is the best deep lying midfield talent England has produced in years. He’s honestly sublime. If England integrate him quickly he will solve the biggest issue we’ve had for decades – a midfielder who can actually control the game.”

Meanwhile, Jack Sear echoed that sentiment: “Think it’s becoming more and more obvious that Liverpool are a better team with Trey Nyoni next to Mac Allister in midfield. Interested to see how Iraola manages that situation with Szoboszlai/Gravenberch going forward.”

I, Henry Jackson, even compared him to a Barcelona legend: “Nyoni was so impressive yet again when he came on yesterday. The biggest compliment I can pay him – YES, I KNOW HE WON’T REACH HIS LEVEL! – is that there are elements of Busquets about him. So calm and elegant on the ball, and his intelligence is through the roof.”

The sky is the limit for Trey Nyoni at Liverpool

Nyoni is a special footballer, not standing out because of his skill and flamboyance, but due to of the intelligence and poise he is already displaying at such a young age.

The 19-year-old is effortlessly calm in possession, picking the right passes, and he is also excellent off the ball, reading the game to perfection, which will only improve with age.

Nyoni has to be starting for Liverpool at this point, certainly in terms of form, and it is going to be so exciting to see how he develops in the coming years.

What a footballer the Reds have in their ranks, and England for that matter.