In a night where the absence of Alexander Isak grabbed the attention, it was a 16-year-old who stole the headlines. Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool debutant, became the hero of the match against Newcastle United.
Ngumoha, coming from the Liverpool academy after his time at Chelsea, has shown amazing potential, being compared to Raheem Sterling for his promising projection.
Coach Arne Slot decided to include him in the first team this season.
He debuted in the Premier League against Newcastle, a few days before turning 17.
At Anfield, there was a significant investment to reinforce the team. However, the departures of Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, along with the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, have left Liverpool in need of attacking reinforcements.
Isak has become the center of a prolonged transfer saga. He was expected not to participate in the match, as he seeks a departure from Newcastle.
The tension between both teams was palpable, with Newcastle fans showing their discontent towards Liverpool.
Isak, in a statement, stated that promises had been “broken” by Newcastle’s board.
Alexander Isak
The atmosphere at St James’ Park was intense. The match intensified when Ryan Gravenberch put Liverpool ahead. The situation worsened for Newcastle with Anthony Gordon’s sending off.
Hugo Ekitike extended the lead for Liverpool. Newcastle reacted with a goal from Bruno Guimarães and another from William Osula, it seemed that the match would end in a draw.
Slot bet on Ngumoha, who scored the winning goal, becoming the fourth youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.
It’s special for him to score at such a moment.
Arne Slot
Liverpool fans celebrated the victory and, provocatively, chanted Isak’s name, suggesting his signing. The drama off the field could extend until the market closes.
