Rio Ngumoha has 'big future ahead' as Virgil van Dijk agrees with 3 Liverpool stars

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The 17-year-old, who netted Liverpool's winning goal in the pre-season victory over Wrexham, has since been deployed in the same role by new Reds head coach Andoni Iraola.With the tactical versatility to operate effectively on both flanks, Ngumoha appears poised for a breakthrough campaign, despite the club's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola. The Liverpool squad has certainly reached a consensus regarding the teenage prospect's quality.Several weeks after Ngumoha's dramatic strike against Newcastle, the young sensation penned his first professional deal with the Reds.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike was thrilled to see Ngumoha pledge his future to the club, commenting "Star boy" on the winger's social media post, reports the Liverpool Echo.Ngumoha's second goal of the campaign against Fulham put the Reds on course for a straightforward 2-0 triumph. Yet club icon Andy Robertson was left astonished by the forward's composure during just his second Premier League start.Ngumoha scored his Premier League goal in April(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))"He's unbelievable," Robertson told Sky Sports.

He's got a big future ahead of him, but here and now is pretty good as well."Following the attacker's standout performance against Fulham, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk was questioned about whether Ngumoha might feature from the start in the club's vital Champions League clash with PSG. It's really important and it's good."