Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has revealed why he was screaming at youngster Rio Ngumoha before he scored against Fulham on Saturday, April 12. The 17-year-old opened the scoring with an outrageous goal for Arne Slot’s side in the 36th minute.
Mohamed Salah scored in the 40th minute to secure the Reds a much-needed 2-0 win against Fulham. However, it was Rio Ngumoha who stole the show with his brilliant finish and outstanding footwork throughout the game.
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Andy Robertson, who started the game at left-back for Liverpool, has admitted that he was screaming for a pass before Ngumoha’s strike. The Scotsman made an overlapping run through the left when Ngumoha was cutting inside, but he found the bottom corner with a curling finish.
Following the game, Andy Robertson hailed the England under-19 international and backed him for a bright future. He said, as quoted by GOAL:
“He’s unbelievable. It just shows you sometimes don’t listen to the experienced players, I was screaming at him to say that I’m coming on the overlap. Then he just goes and cuts inside, it’s a great finish, great performance by him.”
The 32-year-old added:
“He just keeps learning and listening, he’s such a good kid. Him and Trey [Nyoni] are a pleasure to work with and they listen to all the lads. You can just see them improving all the time. He’s got a big future ahead of him, but here and now is pretty good as well.”
Rio Ngumoha is only just 17 years of age and made his second start in the Premier League against Fulham. The highly-rated winger has made 23 senior appearances for Liverpool this season, scoring twice.
Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha
Pundit Rio Ferdinand has waxed lyrical about Rio Ngumoha following the youngster’s impressive showing in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Fulham. The Reds came back to winning ways after a three-game losing streak with Ngumoha catching the eye.
Ngumoha scored a brilliant goal to open the scoring for Arne Slot’s side in the 36th minute. Rio Ferdinand took to X to lavish praise on the youngster for his exceptional performance against Fulham. The Manchester United legend wrote:
“RIO. Love this kid! Special talent.”
Ngumoha has made 24 senior appearances for Liverpool so far and has found the back of the net on two occasions. He is regarded as one of the best young players in the world and could be a key player for the Reds for many years to come.
Edited by Snehanjan Banerjee
