Liverpool Round-Up, Saturday 7th November: Trey Nyoni's Rise Takes Centre Stage Ahead of Crystal Palace Clash
Trey Nyoni is the man of the moment at Anfield, with Liverpool.com arguing his two starts this week under Andoni Iraola have made a strong case for him being one of the best players in the current starting XI (Liverpool.com). The Liverpool Echo says Iraola shouldn't face criticism if Nyoni is left out for the trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday, pointing to past cautionary tales about handling young talent (Liverpool Echo). There's also recognition on the international stage, with This Is Anfield reporting Nyoni has earned a first call-up for England U21s (This Is Anfield). Liverpool.com adds that Iraola's best starting XI is starting to take shape even before Hugo Ekitike returns to full fitness, with rotation set to continue as the Reds juggle two games a week (Liverpool.com).
Iraola has been open about the demands of squad rotation, admitting to Liverpool.com that his side has "been a lot weaker" at times because of his changes, but insisting "we need to do it" following the Reds' first European defeat of the season (Liverpool.com). This Is Anfield reports that Liverpool's players are said to be "big fans" of a Champions League routine change introduced by the manager (This Is Anfield). Elsewhere, Iraola gave an update on goalkeeper Alisson's contract situation, telling This Is Anfield "we have conversations" (This Is Anfield).
Attention turns to Sunday's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace, with LiverpoolFC.com providing team news, an opposition lowdown and a pre-match stat pack (LiverpoolFC.com) (LiverpoolFC.com) (LiverpoolFC.com), while This Is Anfield also has the latest team news and likely lineups (This Is Anfield). The Liverpool Echo reports that Iraola could be without as many as nine players through injury for the game (Liverpool Echo), and This Is Anfield says Palace will also be missing a key duo, one of whom has scored seven goals against Liverpool in the past (This Is Anfield). On the Palace side, Liverpool.com reports that under-fire boss Pierre Sage has confirmed a blow of his own ahead of the game, denying a player a transfer audition (Liverpool.com).
Bradley Barcola has been discussing his start to life at Liverpool following his big-money move from Paris Saint-Germain, telling the Liverpool Echo and This Is Anfield that fans have "not seen the best of me" yet (Liverpool Echo) (This Is Anfield). Liverpool.com reports that Iraola's decision to use Barcola as a makeshift striker against Fenerbahce drew mixed reactions, though the Reds boss isn't the first manager to try the Frenchman in that role, with Luis Enrique having previously done the same (Liverpool.com).
On the transfer front, Liverpool.com reports Rio Ngumoha remains in talks with Bayern Munich over a potential move, while the Reds are also said to be looking at a new left-back (Liverpool.com). TeamTalk reports that Jeremie Frimpong has reached a decision over a possible Al-Hilal move after the Saudi club made an approach (TeamTalk), while Liverpool.com links him with a reunion with former sporting director Richard Hughes amid ongoing struggles at Anfield (Liverpool.com), a theme also explored by the Liverpool Echo, who describe his situation as a "poisoned chalice" (Liverpool Echo). TeamTalk also reports Liverpool are considering an £85-90million move for Brighton's Luka Vuskovic as one of two top defensive targets being monitored (TeamTalk). LiverpoolFC.com reports interest in Chelsea's Zion Suzuki from both Arsenal and Liverpool (LiverpoolFC.com), along with suggestions the Reds should move for a £29million Chelsea player (LiverpoolFC.com), and reports Liverpool are also tracking a 17-year-old Bundesliga playmaker (LiverpoolFC.com).
In the women's game, LiverpoolFC.com reports Grace Fisk has signed a new contract with LFC Women, with a behind-the-scenes photo gallery marking the occasion (LiverpoolFC.com) (LiverpoolFC.com).
Among the youth sides, Liverpool's U19s picked up a thrilling win over Fenerbahce in the Youth League, though Liverpool.com reports the side was hit by a visa issue affecting one of their star players before kick-off (Liverpool.com). LiverpoolFC.com reports the U18s also enjoyed cup success, beating Ipswich thanks to some great goals and a penalty save (LiverpoolFC.com). There was further good news for the academy as Liverpool.com reports striker Will Wright has earned his first international call-up after a run of back-to-back hat-tricks (Liverpool.com).
Away from the pitch, Xherdan Shaqiri has been reflecting on his Liverpool move from Stoke City in 2018, telling the Liverpool Echo he was "devastated" before joining but insists it was the right decision (Liverpool Echo), while Liverpool.com reports he's admitted he wouldn't have made the move at all had Stoke not been relegated that year (Liverpool.com). Liverpool.com also reports that Jurgen Klopp has introduced a version of Liverpool's "This Is Anfield" ritual with the Germany national team, having once banned his own players from using it until they'd won silverware (Liverpool.com). Elsewhere, This Is Anfield reports that Virgil van Dijk was spotted visiting the LFC Museum following the recent unveiling of a Klopp tribute (Liverpool.com).
Finally, This Is Anfield reports the sad news that Liverpool's oldest surviving former player has died at the age of 96 (This Is Anfield).
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