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Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha has quickly impressed at Liverpool with his skill and composure.

After joining from Chelsea, he spoke about how a moment of advice from former Reds star had a lasting impact on his mindset and confidence.

He revealed that Raheem Sterling once told him, “When you lose the ball, make sure you stay in the game.” (via TalkSPORT)

Ngumoha said that hearing such guidance from someone who had taken the same path into Liverpool’s first team left a strong impression.

“He is telling me that he can see what I am good at… I was like ‘wow.’”

Ngumoha added that Sterling’s words still drive how he trains and performs every day.

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Ngumoha scored in Liverpool’s commanding 5–0 victory over Stoke City.

Operating on the left flank, he showed intelligent positioning and composure to finish off a team move, marking his first goal of the pre-season.

Alongside Nunez’s hat-trick and Chiesa’s strike, Ngumoha’s contribution highlighted his finishing ability development.

Despite Liverpool’s 4?2 defeat to AC Milan in Hong Kong, Ngumoha delivered one of the best first-half performances.

He assisted the equaliser by perfectly timing his run and squaring it to Dominik Szoboszlai.

He showed sharp movement, completed three successful dribbles, and created multiple chances while pressing well from the front.

In the final match of the Asia tour, Ngumoha came off the bench and scored a brilliant goal to seal Liverpool’s 3–1 win.

He’s experienced and teaches me a lot.”

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