Former Arsenal star almost reduced to tears by Rio Ngumoha's Liverpool winner
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Theo Walcott has revealed he was left on the verge of tears after watching 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha score a dramatic winner for Liverpool against Newcastle United.
Then, right at the death, the 16-year-old stepped off the bench for his Premier League debut to deliver the decisive blow, sealing what felt like a dramatic smash-and-grab victory.
Ngumoha has already made a name for himself during pre-season, sparking curiosity over whether he will see meaningful minutes this campaign.
Rio Ngumoha celebrates scoring the winning goal against Newcastle.
What might have been intended as a season of gradual first-team integration could now become a campaign where Ngumoha makes a strong case for regular involvement.
While starting him every week might still be premature, a few more decisive late contributions like this one will inevitably fuel calls for it
At the very least, there’s now a compelling argument to deploy Ngumoha’s energy off the bench more consistently.
Liverpool fans may get to see more of him this season, with Ngumoha offering a different dynamic off the bench compared to Cody Gakpo