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Rio Ngumoha has said he wants to use this summer’s experiences with the first team to continue his development, but hinted that he does not expect to play an immediate role in the Liverpool senior side.
The teenager, who became the youngest-ever starter in Liverpool’s history when he was named in the XI against Accrington Stanley in January’s FA Cup third-round tie, has enjoyed a superb start to preseason.
Ngumoha has started both of the matches against Preston North End and Stoke City, netting in the latter.
But in the Reds’ star-studded squad, the 16-year-old knows he will have to be patient for first-team opportunities.
For now, the winger said he is focusing on his own development and hopes the chances come further down the line.
“I feel like the experience is just indescribable really,” the ex-Chelsea youngster told Liverpool’s official club website in Hong Kong, ahead of the pre-season clash against AC Milan on Saturday.
“It’s like every kid’s dream really.
I’m young.
"Just keep working hard, pushing hard and just showing the manager what I can really do, and affect the team."
Ngumoha trained with the first-team squad regularly last season and was named in two matchday squads, in addition to the Accrington game.
But there's a sense that he could have a bigger role this term, along with Trey Nyoni and Jayden Danns
Ngumoha is getting to know the senior squad well
Therefore, a summer familiarizing himself with the senior members of the squad could prove hugely beneficial.
“They really help the young players – especially me, Trey [Nyoni]," the winger said, when asked about spending more time with the first-team group.
"They help us really settle in
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