Liverpool boss Arne Slot says the 16-year-old is “so confident” and “a really good finisher”
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has praised teenager Rio Ngumoha for scoring a “perfect” goal in his debut against Newcastle on Monday.
Ngumoha came off the bench to score a last minute winner that saved Liverpool’s blushes after Newcastle had clawed back from two goals down to draw level, despite playing with ten men for the entire second half.
Van Dijk said: “It is a dream debut for him. It was a perfect technique. We stayed calm towards the end as well, tried to find the right solution in order to score a goal, and we did it. I’m very pleased for Rio.”
There was also praise for the youngster coming from his manager.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said: “It was a great goal for a 16-year-old. It was a big chance. He can finish really well for his age. How firm his shot was, you don’t see this often.
“He is so confident and for him to score is not completely a coincidence, for his age he is a really good finisher.”
