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Liverpool’s preseason may have featured big-name arrivals, but one teenager is stealing the spotlight. At just 16, Rio Ngumoha has dazzled fans and teammates alike with his fearless dribbling and breathtaking solo goals — performances that have already earned him a new nickname.
Fresh summer signing Jeremie Frimpong couldn’t hide his admiration, branding the youngster “Mr. 1 v 1” after watching him tear through defenders in style.
Ngumoha, who left Chelsea’s academy to join Liverpool last summer, made history last season as the youngest ever starter in a competitive match for the Reds — a memorable FA Cup tie against Accrington Stanley. Since then, he’s been making waves in the Premier League 2, and this preseason has only boosted his case for first-team action.
In recent friendlies, the winger has been electric:
Goal & assist vs Athletic Bilbao at Anfield, completing almost every pass and dribble.
Solo strike against Yokohama in Japan.
Assist & dazzling runs against AC Milan.
With Luis DĂaz now gone, the left-wing slot could open up for Ngumoha, though Liverpool are also eyeing big-money options like PSG’s Bradley Barcola and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.
Manager Arne Slot has praised the youngster’s impact but urged patience:
> “He’s showing real promise, but Premier League football — with the demands of playing every few days — is another challenge. If he keeps performing like this, these minutes won’t be his last.”
For now, the hype train is building steam… and “Mr. 1 v 1” might just be Liverpool’s next breakout star. 🚀🔴
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