Iraola hints young Liverpool star will make first Premier League start against Brentford

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• Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has backed 19-year-old Trey Nyoni ahead of his expected first Premier League start against Brentford.
• Nyoni is likely to feature alongside Alexis Mac Allister following injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and a suspension for Ryan Gravenberch.
• The teenager recently impressed on his first Champions League start during Liverpool's 6-3 victory over LASK in midweek.
• Iraola praised Nyoni's maturity and tactical intelligence, highlighting his versatility in central midfield.
• The head coach emphasised the need to rotate his squad effectively during a demanding run of six fixtures in 18 days.