Arne Slot highlights Rio Ngumoha issue as Liverpool wonderkid pushes for PSG start

Arne Slot highlights Rio Ngumoha issue as Liverpool wonderkid pushes for PSG startRio Ngumoha kicked off Liverpool's 2-0 win against Fulham with a superb finish and has been tipped to start their win-or-bust Champions League clash with Paris Saint-GermainCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter12:37, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArne Slot is conflicted about Rio Ngumoha(Image: This Is Anfield)Arne Slot has questioned whether Rio Ngumoha can handle the intensity of Liverpool's clash with Paris Saint-Germain - despite labelling him 'ready' to play in a game of such high magnitude. Ngumoha, 17, stole the show on Saturday by scoring the opening goal during the Reds' much-needed 2-0 win at home to Fulham.‌The winger cut inside on his favoured right foot and produced a wonderful strike which curled into the back of the net. Ngumoha was a constant threat down the left flank and many fans are calling for him to start the second leg of Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final against PSG on Tuesday, with the Reds trailing 2-0 on aggregate.‌Impressed by the 17-year-old's display, Slot hasn't ruled out keeping him in his starting XI. But the Liverpool boss has doubts over whether Ngumoha can replicate that level of performance given the short turnaround, having never started consecutive games since he broke into the first-team.‌"Yeah, I think he's ready. Now the question, of course, is: can he do this two days later again?" Slot asked in his post-match press conference. "That's another question. But would he be able to play and perform at that level? Yeah.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Andy Robertson backs Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha after ignoring his adviceOPINIONJeremy CrossRio Ngumoha shows he's Liverpool's future - and could help Arne Slot keep his jobLiverpool FC