Steven Gerrard tells Arne Slot what he “has to do” vs Wolves on Friday

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Steven Gerrard did not mince his words after Liverpool’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday night. Steven Gerrard did not mince his words in the aftermath, calling out just how off the pace Liverpool looked for the majority of the night, and he has urged Arne Slot to start Rio Ngumoha in the FA Cup tie later this week on Friday: “For 65 minutes Liverpool were desperate tonight, really poor,” Gerrard said on TNT Sports.

“He has to start Ngumoha now. He has to start because he’s coming on and he’s doing more in a short cameo, a short space of time, than [Cody] Gakpo’s doing in 65-70 minutes.” “He deserves a start now.

He’s got to start the kid on Friday.” Slot now has a big decision to make. “He has to start Rio Ngumoha now!” Steven Gerrard calls for Arne Slot to give the youngster a chance ⭐ 🎙 @lynseyhipgrave1 | 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/4TRjC5BiOY — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 3, 2026 Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone?