With great insight, Iraola hopes Trey Nioni continues to move in the right direction.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said in an interview that Tre Nione has great insight into the game and hopes the young midfielder will continue to move in the right direction.

Liverpool defeated LASK Linz 6-3 away in a key match of the second round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, thanks to goals from Araujo, Barkola, Frimpong and Lewis Koumas.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said, "I think Tre Nione is a very mature player. Although he is still young and hasn't played much for the first team, he has a very good understanding of the game and a deep understanding of the game itself. From a tactical point of view, I think he is very smart."

"However, he must continue to progress in the right direction, and I have great confidence in him. He has participated in most of the recent competitions, but he must maintain this level of performance and training."

Andoni Iraola pointed out, "Whether he plays as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder, or only gets a minute of playing time, or starts and plays the full 90 minutes like before, he must be prepared and put competitive pressure on the other midfielders in the team."

"For us, it's great to give young, inexperienced players opportunities, and it's very important for the team if they can perform well in competitions like the Champions League or the Premier League."

Speaking about Liverpool's performance against LASK Linz, Andoni Iraola said, "I'm very happy with the team's performance. We were very aggressive in possession, well-positioned, passed the ball smoothly, and were able to attack the space behind the defense effectively. We did concede a few goals, but overall, I think the team's defensive performance was excellent."

As for Barkola, who scored a hat-trick for Liverpool, Andoni Iraola said, "I think he played exceptionally well, not only in terms of goals, but also in his ability to create chances in one-on-one situations and the threat he posed when we found space."

“Actually, I could tell he was in great form during training. Sometimes you can tell when a player is at their best. Fortunately, he showed his true potential.”

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