Liverpool fans can relax about Rio Ngumoha as Arne Slot confirms what everyone else already knows - opinion

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Arne Slot has taken plenty of flak from Liverpool supporters this season for his perceived mistreatment of Rio Ngumoha.Reds fans have been desperate to see more of Ngumoha after a sparkling pre-season, and having watched him play for only 89 Premier League minutes, there is a feeling that Slot is stalling his development.However, after the 17-year-old changed the game in Liverpool‘s favour against Nottingham Forest last weekend, the Dutchman has now spoken at length about Ngumoha, proving that he is fully aware of what a special talent he has on his hands. Then you see that his playing time has improved massively over the last few weeks and the reason for that is because he developed, he became a better player,” said Slot.Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images“I play him more and more recently and that’s due to the fact that he does well when he comes in.

I really like where he’s at at the moment, where he is in his development. The 47-year-old works with him every day, and is clearly seeing what other fans can see when he steps out onto the pitch.READ MORE: Cody Gakpo explains why he’s so excited by Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni at LiverpoolStill, this did not stop Slot from being asked once again about Ngumoha during the press conference, with the next question being about how he manages to keep the youngster’s feet on the ground after so much praise.Once more, Slot’s answer showed that he is fully aware that he could have a special player at his disposal, and that he is simply being responsible about how and when to use him.“Totally not difficult because of how he is and that’s something special,” he answered.

“For a 17 year old to be hyped how he is throughout his whole career, how special he is and his talent, he’s handling that situation really well.” CHANGE MY MIND: Rio Ngumoha needs to go out on loan next season ✈️ Where would be the ideal destination? It is not a case of Slot not realising the qualities Ngumoha has and how that can be useful to Liverpool, he is simply trying to do right by the youngster and his team at the same time.So, Liverpool fans can relax.