Forget Wirtz: Trey Nyoni will drop jaws with sensational pass in Liverpool vs Leeds

Forget Wirtz: Trey Nyoni will drop jaws with sensational pass in Liverpool vs LeedsFlorian Wirtz doubled Liverpool’s lead against Leeds United in the first half of their pre-season clash in Chicago.

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Former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong provided the assist following a pinpoint crossfield pass to find the fullback on the edge of the 18-yard box.

>The Merseysiders secured victories in their opening two clashes of their United States tour, winning 4-2 against Sunderland before defeating Wrexham 1-0.

Florian Wirtz gets on the scoresheet in Liverpool vs LeedsTo be completely fair, it’s probably 19-year-old Nyoni who should receive the most credit for his involvement in a terrific passage of play in the first half.

>But it’s extremely exciting to see Wirtz proving impactful in the 10 position, starting the move with a pass back to our teenage midfielder before drifting into space centrally inside the box to provide the finishing touch.

>Watch footage below, courtesy of LFCTV (via @Mo_momentum on X):

Amid questions over whether or not the Germany international should be deployed on the left as an option for the forward line or more centrally as a 10, we think the answer is somewhere in between.

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>For the sake of clarity, the former Bundesliga playmaker should be considered a 10 on the teamsheet, but we’ve no problem with him enjoying a semi-free role, contributing to build-up and drifting in from the left when need be.

Could Liverpool consider Jeremie Frimpong an option at RW?After a perhaps underwhelming first season at Liverpool in 2025/26, we’ve high hopes that Andoni Iraola can help unlock a signing that still has fans scratching their heads a year on.

>We can see the appeal of Frimpong at Liverpool; he has pace to burn, excels in carrying the ball and can provide a wide threat in the final third, as we’ve just witnessed in Chicago.

>Whether the 25-year-old can be considered a genuine right wing option for our Basque head coach… well, let’s just say we have our doubts about that particular theory.

>And with some suggestions online that this could very much be the plan at Liverpool – with funds looking a little tight amid our pursuit of Bradley Barcola – we’d be inclined to urge the club to go in a different direction.

>Especially given that we’re looking incredibly light at right-back as is.

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