Overview

• Speaking on the Men in Blazers podcast, Mohamed Salah advised Rio Ngumoha to avoid social media praise, calling it “fake,” and to stay humble and work hard.
• Ngumoha recently introduced himself with a last‑gasp winner at Newcastle, scoring with a decisive first‑time finish after a brief cameo.
• Manager Arne Slot integrated the teenager into the senior group in pre‑season and chose to keep him with the first team rather than sending him on loan.
• Slot praised the youngster’s confidence and finishing ability in post‑match comments following the win at St James’ Park.
• This Is Anfield described Ngumoha as Liverpool’s youngest‑ever goalscorer and noted local expectation of an imminent first professional contract, though that has not been formally announced.