Liverpool have finally listened and given fans what they wanted over 'explosive' wonderkid - opinion
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Liverpool fans have not had a lot to cheer about this season but things are starting to go in the right direction.The Reds appear to be getting back on track after being unbeaten in their last five games, although Tottenham on Saturday will be a telling sign of how far they have come. Gut feeling, has Mohamed Salah played his last game for Liverpool?
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Arne Slot has done a lot of tinkering with his team and it appears to be working, but that has meant that some stars have had barely any minutes at all.Liverpool fans have let their feelings be known about some of his choices too, with there being one in particular that many thought needed dealing with, and it looks like it finally has.Rio Ngumoha has featured for the Under 21sRio Ngumoha was tipped to be the breakout star this season, but due to how poor Liverpool have been, Slot has not given him too many opportunities.Fans thought he should play for the U21s instead, with the 17-year-old in desperate need of game time after playing just 12 minutes across the last 12 Liverpool matches.Photo by Andrew Kearns – CameraSport via Getty ImagesThis is exactly what has happened as well, with Ngumoha starting for them during a friendly game against French side Nice.They lost the game 2-1, but Ngumoha played an hour and almost got on the scoresheet, with his performance looking sharp considering how little he has played.Whether he stays in the U21s is yet to be seen, although this is unlikely as Slot wants him training with the first-team to help his development.The ‘explosive’ winger’s situation is certainly one to keep an eye on going forward as there could be a chance he goes on loan in January, but at just 17, this might be very risky.Luke Chambers also made his return for the U21s The biggest decision Arne Slot has to make for Liverpool vs Tottenham is: Liverpool’s injury list is getting longer 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say As well as Ngumoha playing, some more good news is that left-back Luke Chambers featured for the first time since suffering a back injury in March.The 21-year-old was on loan at Wigan when he picked up the injury, with the defender held in high regard by those at Liverpool.He too could go on loan, although staying with the U21s to focus on fitness could be the best option for his long-term career. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox