Andy Robertson backs Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after ignoring his advice

Andy Robertson backs Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after ignoring his adviceRio Ngumoha took centre stage as he helped set Liverpool on their way to three points, with Andy Robertson getting a front-row seat to watch the teenager impressCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer10:40, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRio Ngumoha scored Liverpool's opener, with Andy Robertson hugely impressed by his developmentAndy Robertson has hailed Liverpool sensation Rio Ngumoha and backed the teenager for a big future after he ignored his calls during their 2-0 win over Fulham - only to go and score instead.‌The experienced Scot, who has announced he'll leave Anfield in the summer, returned to his left-back role and played behind Ngumoha, who himself was given a rare start. The 17-year-old has impressed whenever he's been given an opportunity and again grabbed the headlines.‌Ngumoha scored the opener as Liverpool saw off the west London outfit, bolstering their Champions League hopes in the process. He cut inside and curled home an impressive effort - all whilst turning down the offer of Robertson's support run.‌The teenager also helped lay on a goal for Mohamed Salah. Robertson has seen Ngumoha continue to improve on a daily basis and is convinced he'll go on to enjoy a stellar career.The defender told Sky Sports: "He's unbelievable. It just shows you sometimes don't listen to the experienced players, I was screaming at him to say that I'm coming on the overlap.READ MORE: Premier League supercomputer predicts Arsenal WON'T win title after latest lossREAD MORE: Liverpool see off Fulham as Rio Ngumoha inspires timely win - 5 talking points"Then he just goes and cuts inside, it's a great finish, great performance by him. He just keeps learning and listening, he's such a good kid. Him and Trey [Nyoni] are a pleasure to work with and they listen to all the lads. You can just see them improving all the time. He's got a...