Teenage Talent Rio Ngumoha Shines in Liverpool’s Pre-Season Opener
Liverpool’s pre-season campaign kicked off with a promising performance from young attacker Rio Ngumoha, who played a significant role in the team’s opening goal during their match against Preston North End at Deepdale.
Footage circulating on X (formerly Twitter) from user @asim_lfc captured the impressive closing stages of ngumoha’s skillful dribble in the first half of the encounter. The former Chelsea player demonstrated his flair by collecting the ball on the left wing and driving towards the penalty area.
Ngumoha successfully navigated past one defender before setting up Federico Chiesa within the 18-yard box. The Italian international then skillfully evaded further pressure before passing to Dominik Szoboszlai, who ultimately provided the assist for Bradley’s opening goal. This sequence highlighted a fluid attacking move initiated by Ngumoha’s assertive dribble.
According to Sofascore, Ngumoha received a rating of 7/10 for his 45-minute contribution at Deepdale. During his time on the pitch, the 16-year-old had 21 touches and made a notable impact. His statistics included:
Pass Completion: 13 out of 14 passes (93%)
Key Passes: 1
Dribbles Completed: 2 out of 2
Ground Duels Won: 2 out of 3
Possession lost: 1
Fouls Drawn: 1
While it remains early to definitively assess Ngumoha’s potential role in Liverpool’s senior squad this season, his performance in the pre-season friendly suggests he coudl be a player to watch. Continued impressive displays during the pre-season period will undoubtedly give manager Arne Slot further options to consider as the campaign approaches. The club is also reportedly keen to expedite contract discussions with the promising teenager.
