Arne Slot reveals reason for picking 16-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha in starting XI for Liverpool’s FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley

Arne Slot reveals reason for picking 16-year-old sensation Rio Ngumoha in starting XI for Liverpool’s FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley

Arne Slot has revealed the reason behind his shock decision to hand 16-year-old academy star Rio Ngumoha his first start for Liverpool.

The 2008-born talent was included in the first XI for the Reds’ FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to feature for the club in the competition.

Slot said: ‘It is always special when a young player makes his debut, no matter which country you are in. 

‘You know what it means to the player. He is a young kid that has been with us for half a season. He has trained mostly with the Under-21s but sometimes with us.

‘But when he has been with us, he isn’t afraid to do what he is good at – taking players on. I hope he gets the chance to show his quality.’


Source From: Football | Mail Online

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