Fans of Liverpool will be enthusiastic about the potential of the young attacker Rio Ngumoha after he was impressed under their 3-1 friendly victory on Sunday, where the player leaves Chelsea for Anfield last year
Liverpool boss Arne Slot could choose to save millions on a new attacker after the impressive representation of younger Rio Ngumoha in their 3-1 win over Preston, just a few months after the younger John Terry Radughte left Chelsea to Anfield.
Ngumoha took the eye for the Reds on Sunday when he started the game on the left flank and was involved in a number of attacks in the first half.
He was heavily involved in the opening goal of Conor Bradley while driving to the goal of the wing, cleverly in and out of defenders danced before he delivered the ball to Federico Chiesa – who overstacked to Dominik Szoboszlai to offer Bradley a tap.
Ngumoha only played the first 45 minutes of the game, but it was enough to leave a lasting impression and to give Liverpool fans hope that they might have a gem after seeing him his senior debut in the 4-0 win over AcCHRington Stanley in the FA Cup in January.
The 16-year-old arrived from Chelsea last year from Chelsea, a movement that youth coach and club legend Terry left after losing one of their top talents.
When Ngumoha's move was confirmed, the player posted a photo of him who held a Liverpool shirt on Instagram while he wrote: “Facade to draw for @liverpoolfc ynwa.”
In response, Terry -who was Ngumoha's Academy coach was at Stamford Bridge -: “Good luck size. This boy is and will be a top player.”
It is understood that Ngumoha left Chelsea for Liverpool because he felt that there was a clearer path to the first team than in West -London – and he could get a chance under lock despite the club in the market for a new attacker. They are linked to Alexander Isak from Newcastle, but he has a huge price tag of around £ 150 million.
Ngumoha has witnessed how Bradley, Jarrell Quansah and Trey Nyoni have all had opportunities in the first team in recent years, while Chelsea tends to give controversial signing sessions in their line-ups.
During his career, Slot made it clear that he is happy to promote young people if they are good enough after starting his coaching career at the PEC Zwolle Academy.
“I like to see good players and when they are old or young, it doesn't really matter,” said Slot in his first press conference in Liverpool.
“It's always fun for a club and team that young players get through the ranks. That always gives energy to a club. In the end it's all about quality. If they keep doing well, there is a fair chance that they will play.”