Trey Nyoni and Amara Nallo, two promising young players who joined Liverpool last year from Leicester and West Ham respectively, have concluded the season on a high note by winning another trophy. Their rapid progress since arriving at Merseyside has exceeded expectations.
Initially playing for the U18s, both Nyoni and Nallo quickly made the transition to the U21s. Nyoni’s impressive performances earned him a first-team debut in February, while Nallo was also brought into the senior group and even made the matchday squad on two occasions. Nyoni had the opportunity to train with Jurgen Klopp’s senior squad for much of the season, further enhancing his development. Both players have also become regulars for England U18s, with their final games of the season for the Young Lions.
England secured the inaugural U18 Tri-Nations Trophy on Sunday after defeating Northern Ireland and Morocco at St George’s Park. Nallo, playing as a centre-back, started and played the full 90 minutes in the decisive 2-1 win over Morocco, while Nyoni came off the bench for the final 20 minutes. The duo also played key roles in Liverpool U18s’ triumph in the Pinatar Super Cup in March. This recent victory adds to Nyoni’s impressive trophy haul, which includes being part of the Carabao Cup celebrations in February.
Following their successful season, Nyoni and Nallo will now enjoy a well-deserved post-season break before returning for pre-season training under the club’s new head coach, Arne Slot. While there is no guarantee that they will feature as prominently under Slot as they did under Klopp, both players are highly regarded as two of the biggest talents in Liverpool’s academy and are likely to be involved in the first team setup.
However, it should be noted that neither Nyoni nor Nallo will be eligible as U21 players when Slot names his squad for the Champions League. UEFA rules state that players included on List B, which allows an unlimited number of players aged 21 or under to supplement the main squad, must have been with the club for at least two years. Despite this limitation, the future looks bright for these young talents, and their continued growth and success are highly anticipated.