Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk shows true colours to Rio Ngumoha as youngster agrees loan
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Youngster Rio Ngumoha impressed with an astute performance.Arne Slot's side eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals at Molineux, scoring three second-half goals after a sedate first 45 minutes on Friday evening. The Reds were beaten 2-1 by Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday.Ngumoha, who is only 17, was given the Player of the Match award for his contributions in the cup and captain Virgil van Dijk has paid him some serious compliments.
He admitted: "Great win.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk makes FA Cup admission after Liverpool exact revenge on WolvesREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold dealt brutal verdict by Spanish media as Jurgen Klopp blamed"I think it was a very disappointing night [on Tuesday], especially a very disappointing last 20 minutes of the game, and we had to make something right here."Obviously we all see day in, day out how special [a] talent he [Ngumoha] is in terms of one-v-ones and the pace he drives at players. 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 departsAway from the first team, the departure of young goalkeeper Fabian Mrozek was confirmed earlier this week, with the shot-stopper uploading a picture to social media in his new colours.Content cannot be displayed without consentThe 22-year-old has joined Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati on loan for the remainder of the season. Learn moreSky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the 2025/26 season, saving £336 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Sky shows at least 215 live Premier League games each season, an increase of up to 100, plus Formula 1, darts, golf and more.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCVirgil van DijkWolverhampton Wanderers FCPremier LeagueMajor League SoccerFA CupIF Brommapojkarna