Liverpool latest: Virgil van Dijk makes Rio Ngumoha admission as Fabian Mrozek accepts loan deal

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The Reds had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday.Ngumoha, who is just 17, received the Player of the Match accolade for his cup performance and captain Virgil van Dijk has offered him considerable praise. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageVirgil van Dijk on Rio NgumohaLiverpool captain Van Dijk spoke to TNT Sports following the final whistle against Wolves and was questioned about young Ngumoha.

He's working hard, he's a good boy and we are looking after him."We speak to him constantly and he needs to keep learning, keep soaking it all up and take it into his progress. [Friday] was a good day for him. He has to keep going."Youth goalkeeper departsIn other news, the departure of young goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek was confirmed earlier this week, with the player posting a photo on social media in his new kit.The 22-year-old has signed with Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati on loan for the rest of the season.

He will fill an international roster spot.Mrozek joined Liverpool's academy in August 2020 from FC Wroclaw. He spent the second half of 2024 playing for Swedish top-tier club IF Brommapojkarna.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCVirgil van DijkRio NgumohaWolverhampton Wanderers FCFA CupBarclay's Premier LeagueArne Slot