Rio Ngumoha shows he's Liverpool's future - and could help Arne Slot keep his job

Rio Ngumoha shows he's Liverpool's future - and could help Arne Slot keep his jobArne Slot gave Rio Ngumoha a rare start and the Liverpool teenager didn't disappoint with a goal in the win over Fulham - which eases the pressure on the Dutch coachCommentsSportopinionJeremy Cross Chief Sports Writer19:53, 11 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRio Ngumoha scored a stunning opener as he, again, shone for LiverpoolArne Slot got his teenage kicks from Rio Ngumoha, as Liverpool brushed aside Fulham to ease the pressure on their under-fire manager.‌Ngumoah produced a special strike to become Liverpool's youngest ever league scorer at Anfield. Before the 17-year-old helped set-up a similar effort from Mo Salah, to help Liverpool cruise to a crucial win in their battle to secure Champions League football next season.‌It remains to be seen if Slot is still the future at Anfield. But on this evidence, there is no doubting Ngumoha will be. Slot had headed into this crunch clash with the scrutiny mounting on him like never before. Liverpool had won just one of their last six outings in all competitions, and had lost three on the spin.‌So Slot turned to Ngumoha and Salah by recalling them to the team, having left the duo sat on the bench for the miserable midweek defeat at Paris Saint Germain.Andy Robertson was also recalled as part of five changes, having announced he would be leaving Anfield at the end of this season. Fulham, meanwhile, remained unchanged. And this felt as big a game for the visitors, as it did for the hosts.READ MORE: Liverpool see off Fulham as Rio Ngumoha inspires timely win - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Liverpool fans protest at Fulham match after club decision and email from chiefA recent revival had reignited Fulham's own chances of securing European football, and a win here would see them move to within two points of Liverpool in the table. But it never looked like happening, thanks to Ngumoha and Salah. Slot's men made the brighter start,...