Rio Ngumoha is taking Mohamed Salah advice as Liverpool legend's replacement identifies himself
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Liverpool is still searching for its replacement for Mohamed Salah, but it may already have the perfect option, with Rio Ngumoha taking on the Egyptian's advice as he looks to emulate himRio Ngumoha is ready for a bigger role at Liverpool after his breakout season(Image: Getty Images)It’s the question on every Liverpool fan’s lips this summer: who is going to replace Mohamed Salah? You would assume that would be from the left, but he could be just the answer Liverpool is looking for on the right.Ngumoha could be ready to replace Mohamed Salah on Liverpool's right wing(Image: Getty Images)For one thing, he’s already been taken under Salah’s wing as something of a protege.“One time after training he told me the top, top players, along with your ability they also get goals and assists," Ngumoha said back in April as he lifted the lid on the advice given to him by Salah."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."That advice has clearly stuck with the 17-year-old, with Ngumoha reiterating it as he outlined his targets for next season while away on Liverpool’s pre-season tour this week.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
“I’ve got to improve in both of them, but also just try to implement myself as a starter sometimes.”If he is going to become a regular starter and follow Salah’s lead in terms of goals and assists, then where better to do it than in the position the Egyptian has just made available?It would be a slight departure from Liverpool after nine years with the left-footed Salah on the right, given Ngumoha is predominantly right-footed, but it’s a role he is becoming increasingly accustomed to.He played on the right while away with England before the World Cup, and he certainly didn’t look out of place then - in fact, he was the best player on the pitch.Rio Ngumoha impressed while playing on the right for England(Image: Rich Storry/Getty Images)And the teenager clearly sees a future for himself on the right, having talked up the prospect of switching sides this week.“I think being unpredictable off both sides is key,” he said. So, yeah, definitely off the left and the right this season.”That’s not to say Liverpool should neglect signing a new winger.
He’s already talking about winning the Ballon d’Or, and we all know what he’s capable of now. He should be given the chance to become the heir to Salah’s throne.