Former Liverpool players Jamie Carragher and Daniel Sturridge have urged manager Arne Slot to give teenage midfielder Rio Ngumoha more starts after his 15‑minute cameo turned the game in Liverpool’s favour against Nottingham Forest. Ngumoha, who has yet to start a Premier League match, came off the bench for the ninth time this season and was instrumental in the 1‑0 win.
Slot has been cautious with Ngumoha’s involvement, limiting his starts to cup games, but Carragher and Sturridge argue that the 17‑year‑old’s performance shows he is ready for regular league action. They praise his direct, fearless play and believe he deserves more minutes to develop further.