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Because there seems little doubt that he is ready to make an impact at Premier League level.

"I don’t know what senior players exactly means, does that mean you play for your country or you’re a certain age.

Because a player like Rio showed in the last few games he played for us that, at senior level, he can make an impact as well," Slot told assembled journalists.

He did admit that Liverpool is always looking at opportunities in the transfer market as well.

And that is a step these players definitely have to make, which is completely normal if you’re 16 or 17.

"It’s already nice that they can play once a week at a good level, and we just try to develop them in the best way we can

If a player is not quite ready to make the grade, a loan tends to be the better choice.

But Slot is planning with Ngumoha on board

He deems him ready to make his mark — and whatever else may happen in the transfer market, that is an exciting prospect