Overview

• Head coach Arne Slot praised Ngumoha’s impact in friendlies and said he would earn more senior minutes if he shows consistency in training and matches.
• Ngumoha netted a solo goal in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on the Asia pre-season tour to bolster his first-team case.
• The winger must occupy a senior spot in Liverpool’s Champions League squad due to UEFA rules on recent transfers despite being exempt from the Premier League U21 list.
• Senior teammates Wataru Endo, Harvey Elliott and Andy Robertson have lauded Ngumoha’s dribbling ability, fearlessness and maturity on the pitch.
• After joining from Chelsea’s academy last summer, Ngumoha is one of four young prospects included in Liverpool’s full squad for the Asia tour.