Liverpool’s pre-season showdown with AC Milan may have ended in a 4-2 defeat, but all the buzz among fans has centered around one rising star — and no, it’s not Florian Wirtz.
With Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz absent amid swirling transfer rumors and Joe Gomez sidelined due to an Achilles issue, fans were treated to a glimpse of the club’s future… and it came wearing the No. 16 jersey.
👀 Step forward, Rio Ngumoha.
At just 16 years old, and fresh off completing his GCSEs, Ngumoha was handed a major opportunity in the Reds’ starting lineup. Positioned on the left flank alongside the likes of Mohamed Salah and debutant Florian Wirtz, the teenage winger lit up the pitch in just 45 minutes of action.
🔁 Every time he received the ball, he ran straight at Milan’s defense — with pace, precision, and no fear. One moment that stood out came when Fikayo Tomori tried to halt his charge. Ngumoha coolly adjusted, laid the ball off, and watched Dominik Szoboszlai curl it into the top corner.
Here’s a quick snapshot of his stats from the match:
✅ Passes Completed: 7/10
🎯 Assists: 1
🚀 Shots on Target: 1
🔑 Key Passes: 1
🌀 Dribbles: 3/4
💪 Ground Duels Won: 4/7
❌ Possession Lost: 7
Fans were absolutely blown away by his performance.
💬 “This kid’s a monster already — he’s got that John Barnes energy,” one supporter gushed.
💬 Another simply called him “unplayable.”
💬 “Ngumoha is our Mane replacement. The pace, the flair, the fearlessness — unreal,” another wrote.
💬 “Invest in this boy now. He’s first-team quality, no doubt,” added another.
Even rival fans couldn’t hide their admiration, with one admitting: “As much as it hurts to say… Liverpool have unearthed a gem in Ngumoha.”
🔮 With performances like this, it might not be long before Ngumoha forces his way into Arne Slot’s regular rotation. And who knows — maybe Liverpool don’t need to sign another winger after all.
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