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Rio Ngumoha was handed a late cameo by Arne Slot in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest and the 17-year-old made a big impact in his 13 minutes on the pitchRio Ngumoha impressed when he came off the bench against Nottingham Forest.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Rio Ngumoha has posted a two-word message on social media following Jamie Carragher's effusive Liverpool assessment. The 17-year-old winger was introduced by Arne Slot for the closing 13 minutes against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground with the visitors chasing a winner.While it was Dominik Szoboszlai, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister who proved crucial to Liverpool netting late on, Ngumoha was outstanding in his brief appearance.
After his impressive cameo, the teenager posted on Instagram with several Liverpool stars responding to his update.READ MORE: Vitor Pereira makes 'unfair' Liverpool claim after Nottingham Forest heartbreak - 'Not enough'READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Nottingham Forest as Alexis Mac Allister saves dayAccompanying some photographs of him in action and the celebrations, Ngumoha simply stated: "Three points."In the comments section, Harvey Elliott responded, "Well done lil bro! Changed it!" while Mac Allister added a clapping emoji.Carragher was another to express his views on Ngumoha and he bluntly criticized two other Liverpool players when lauding his contribution.He remarked on Sky Sports: "Ngumoha did more in 15 minutes than Salah and Gakpo did before that.
There's no one better in getting last-minute winners in the Premier League — and that is Liverpool."Rio Ngumoha runs with the ball while under pressure from Neco Williams during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at City Ground on February 22, 2026(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)While observing Ngumoha execute several step-overs before whipping in a cross, Carragher remarked: "Here, Rio Ngumoha does something I have not seen a Liverpool wide player do all season: go at his full-back, commit him and put real quality into the box."Slot appeared equally impressed by his contribution from the substitutes' bench, though he seemed to temper expectations regarding increased playing time.He commented: "He is already playing a big role for a 17-year-old player. He felt his back too much during the warm-up to start.
