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Slot Plays Down Rio Ngumoha Scare as Cramp After Liverpool’s FA Cup Win

He says the 17-year-old will be eased toward 90-minute readiness as part of a managed step up to senior intensity.

Overview

  • Ngumoha slipped on the astroturf near the touchline around the 73rd minute and was substituted after receiving treatment.
  • Arne Slot told broadcasters he expected cramp rather than structural damage and offered a reassuring assessment post-match.
  • The 17-year-old was making his third senior start as Liverpool carefully builds his stamina with managed outings of 74, 85 and now 73 minutes.
  • Liverpool defeated Barnsley 4-1 at Anfield to advance to the FA Cup fourth round.
  • Slot outlined a plan to gradually increase the teenager’s minutes with a view to meeting Premier League intensity.