Wayne Rooney makes feelings clear on Rio Ngumoha and what he spotted about Liverpool ace
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesWayne RooneyRio Ngumoha made his first Premier League start for Liverpool for Tottenham this weekend, with Wayne Rooney among those to be impressed by his performance at AnfieldSoccer pundit Wayne Rooney.(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Wayne Rooney says Rio Ngumoha was a "joy to watch" for Liverpool against Tottenham, with the 17-year-old forward earning rave reviews on his first Premier League start.Ngumoha added some extra pace and dynamism in the Liverpool attack, but the Reds couldn't move more than one goal ahead and were ultimately punished by Richarlison late on when the game had descended into chaos.On the opposite flank, Jeremie Frimpong wasn't quite so effective, but the injection of some speed in the final third made a big difference for Liverpool in the opening 45 minutes. After the break, the Reds allowed the game to drift.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher names Liverpool player who is now 'real problem' for Arne SlotREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Tottenham as Szoboszlai good but 6 don't do enough"Ngumoha is direct and positive," Rooney said on Match of the Day.
He is exciting and entertaining.""We see a lot of modern-day footballers get into good positions and play the safe pace to recycle possession," Micah Richards added.Rio Ngumoha made his first start in the Premier League for Liverpool against Tottenham(Image: (Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images))"But he is positive and sharp. The next part of his development is the final ball."Ngumoha saw a shout for a penalty waved away and he was very direct in his play.
"We go again."Liverpool.com says: Ngumoha made a real difference for the Reds, but he will need to be managed carefully. Liverpool will continue to be careful with him — keeping away from training at times, for example, so he isn't overplayed — but the clamor to see more of him will only grow.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCWayne RooneyRio Ngumoha