Liverpool was forced to take special measures, after one of their top young talents made the first team players wobble in training sessions.
The Reds had the first friendly match over the summer last week, defeating the Preston North End Club (Championship) with a score of 3-1. Conor Bradley, Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are the emotional scorers for Liverpool.
Both teams commemorated striker Diogo Jota and his younger brother Andrre Silva, the two were killed in a car accident in Spain at dawn on July 3. Because of this heartbreaking incident, Liverpool decided to postpone the schedule of the pre -season festival for some players, leading to the absence of a few pillars in the match against Preston, while creating opportunities for young talents.
One of the most notable names is Rio Queha – a 16 -year -old winger, joining Liverpool from Chelsea last year. Qumoha became the youngest player kicking the first Liverpool team at the age of 165 days, in the match against the Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup round 3 in January.
And after only 7 months, this player continued to impress strongly in the last friendly match. According to Anfield Watch, since he was called by coach Arne Slot to practice with the first team in October 2024, Qumoha has “haunted” the senior players with techniques and amazing confidence.
Even Liverpool's coaching staff was also deleted his videos in the series of “Inside Training” clips posted online, in order to limit the attention of the media and fans.
Liverpool is “managing carefully” about this young star, but if Ngovoha continues to shine in the pre -season period, it is difficult for the Premier League defending champion to keep him away from the spotlight.
According to journalist David Lynch, Liverpool is preparing a new professional contract for NguMoha, expected to be signed when he turns 17 years old next month.
“It is clear that he is being oriented by Liverpool for a bigger role in the future,” Lynch said. “The pre -season period is a great opportunity to impress and prove that he deserves more chances to play next season. The first professional contract will be announced soon. On the side of Nguuha, his goal is to continue to maintain his style, stay in the first team and have several more official appearances.”
