On Saturday, Liverpool got up. Defeats against Brighton in the Premier League, the same against Manchester City in the FA Cup, then against PSG in the Champions League, were followed by a liberating victory. Here it was a 17-year-old who once again played his way to headlines. Steven Gerrard thought Rio Ngumoha should get more playing time, against Fulham Arne Slot “heard” the Liverpool legend.
The 17-year-old got a rare starting spot, which the winger took full advantage of when he scored masterfully to make it 1-0 after 36 minutes. Fulham also got to feel Mo Salah’s returning goalscoring flair, to a 2-0 win for Liverpool.
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Three points that could help decide that Liverpool also play in the Champions League next season. After the game, it was a very happy Rio Ngumoha, who is in no doubt about which club is the biggest.
“For me, Liverpool is the biggest club in the world. It’s crazy to have the trust of my manager and teammates when I’m so young. I just have to keep working hard,” the 17-year-old told the BBC.
For Liverpool supporters, this is a goal, mentality and club loyalty that is worth its weight in gold. Rio Ngumoha has decided what he will use his talent for, which is to play Liverpool to the biggest titles.
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The 17-year-old has game time in 14 Premier League games this season, the goal against Fulham being his second in the league. Watch and enjoy:
