Liverpool source reveals grand plan for Rio Ngumoha at Anfield
Rio Ngumoha is the man of the moment at Liverpool right now.
The former Chelsea academy star scored his first Premier League goal in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Newcastle.
He surpassed Michael Owen to become Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the Premier League with his last-gasp strike at St James’ Park.
The hype surrounding the 16-year-old Anfield sensation will only increase after those exploits.
Liverpool News presents the exclusive opinion of iconic football commentator Ian Darke.
Rio Ngumoha will have to wait for Liverpool chances
While Arne Slot may be tempted to throw Ngumoha in at the deep end after his display against the Magpies, the youngster may have to wait for his chance.
Darke has shared what a Reds source told him about the ex-Stamford Bridge starlet, and while they rate him very highly, he still needs to develop.
Speaking exclusively to Liverpool News, Darke said: “He could be [a superstar]. I spoke to a Liverpool source about him, and he said they have got to just use him here and there.
“He still thinks he needs to learn about decisions on the ball and that, but he said the feeling is that the world is at his feet a bit.”
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How far can Rio Ngumoha go at Liverpool?
It sounds as though the Reds believe that he can go all the way to the very top.
It is telling that they are not bringing in a left-winger to replace Luis Diaz, and have trusted the young ace with the backup role.
The fact that Slot is willing to throw him on, when his side need a goal in such a hostile atmosphere is another sign of how highly he is rated on Merseyside.
His signing was seen as a real coup at the time, and Chelsea were furious that they had lost him, banning Reds’ scouts from attending their youth matches.
Now that he has made his impression of the first team, they need to manage his minutes very carefully to avoid injuries and mental pressure getting on top of him.
However, given the hype around his performance, that will be very hard, especially if he keeps contributing when he gets a chance.
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