Former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and Daniel Sturridge have called on manager Arne Slot to give teenage midfielder Rio Ngumoha more starts after his 15‑minute cameo turned the 1‑0 win over Nottingham Forest in Liverpool’s favour. Ngumoha, who has yet to start a Premier League game, impressed by out‑scoring Salah and Gakpo in the brief spell. Slot has been cautious, limiting Ngumoha’s appearances to cup games, but the ex‑players say the 17‑year‑old’s talent warrants regular league action.
Slot defended his approach, noting Ngumoha’s potential and the need for gradual development, but Carragher and Sturridge insist the youngster’s impact shows he is ready for more responsibility.