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Mohamed Salah could give Rio Ngumoha a boost as he prepares to leave LiverpoolRio Ngumoha has been a rare bright spark for Liverpool during a challenging campaign. The pair both getting on the scoresheet symbolised the passing of the torch, with the youngster beginning to flourish at Anfield just as Salah's illustrious chapter nears its end.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai agrees with Arne Slot on how Liverpool must replace Mo SalahREAD MORE: 'It was my biggest regret not joining Liverpool – the manager went back on his word'In March, Salah confirmed he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
While the Egyptian superstar will be impossible to replace, his exit will give the Reds the chance to hand Ngumoha his perfect shirt number.Speaking to Sky Sports about his dream number, Ngumoha said: "Seventy-three holds a special place in my heart, obviously the first number I received."It was just random. "Obviously he has broken many records, so him saying that to me and saying he knows I'm a good player but to get to the next level just add the goals and assists."Reflecting on the experience of training alongside the Liverpool icon, Ngumoha added: "Seeing Mo, he has achieved basically everything in football.
Obviously, they have all the fame but they are just nice people and you learn a lot from them."Should the teenage prodigy take on Salah's shirt number next campaign, he's unlikely to be fazed by the expectations. He may still be chasing a regular place in Slot's team but Ngumoha isn't putting any ceiling on the heights he could reach during his career.When asked about his ambitions, the Reds star said: "I'm very confident in myself.
