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Liverpool news: Arne Slot urged to make Rio Ngumoha decision as he reveals Reds dream

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The likes of Mohamed Salah and Rio Ngumoha, who scored their side's goals at the weekend, will look to play a role in reversing the tie.Ngumoha has been making waves for his performances and chatter continues to surround the 17-year-old. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool's next five fixtures compared to rivals in Champions League race after Fulham winREAD MORE: Andy Robertson backs Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after ignoring his adviceArne Slot urged to make PSG decisionIn light of his on-pitch exploits, former Reds defender Steve Nicol thinks that the teenage Ngumoha should be one of the first names on Slot's teamsheet for the clash with PSG.



He urged the Dutch manager to start him in place of Cody Gakpo.Nicol said on ESPN FC: "Right now Liverpool are searching for positives and there's no question that Ngumoha is a positive. He scares defenders."If you go back to the tried and trusted Gakpo, [Hugo] Ekitike through the middle and Mo on the right then I can guarantee that whoever's playing right-back doesn't mind playing against Gakpo.""If you play Ngumoha, the full-back number one doesn't know much about Ngumoha, he doesn't want to play against him.

He's involved in the second goal as well, so there's absolutely no way you shouldn't start Ngumoha on one side."Yes, I also think you have to start Salah in this game, particularly because he scored a goal, and then Ekitike should be through the middle."Rio Ngumoha reveals dream numberWith Ngumoha looking set to continue flourishing in the Premier League, the club conducted a Q&A with the young Englishman.He currently wears 73, but when asked what shirt number he'd perhaps like to occupy in the future, Ngumoha said: "Seventy-three holds a special place in my heart, obviously the first number I received."It was just random. Ngumoha also touched on some advice that the Egyptian has given him before his departure."One time after training he told me the top, top players, along with your ability they also get goals and assists," said Ngumoha on Salah.