'I coached Rio Ngumoha - Liverpool wonderkid's tournament achievement says it all'

Sunday's Merseyside derby against Everton represents a significant milestone for Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha. The calls for greater involvement for the 17-year-old have grown louder following his goal against Fulham and an encouraging substitute appearance against Paris Saint-Germain.In a season which has proved frustrating for the Reds, Ngumoha has been among the standout performers for Arne Slot's side. While the Dutchman has consistently exercised caution with the teenager, the outstanding performances from the eye-catching winger have become increasingly difficult to ignore.Ngumoha brilliantly curled beyond Bernd Leno to open the scoring against the Cottagers last Saturday, with the youngster's effort igniting the Reds as they got back to winning ways - strengthening their European prospects in the process. The goal was his second of the campaign, following his dramatic late winner at St James' Park against Newcastle United, and his maiden strike at Anfield.READ MORE: 'He learnt from me!' - Ally McCoist in hysterics at Virgil van Dijk's ex-team-mate's claimREAD MORE: Premier League star U-turns on Max Dowman vs Rio Ngumoha debate after facing wonderkidLiverpool's youth recruitment is beginning to bear fruit after they secured the forward from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The Reds were ordered to pay a minimum of £2.8million for the 17-year-old after he departed the Londoners in September 2024, putting pen to paper on his first professional contract on Merseyside.‌The rise of Ngumoha might have caught those outside Liverpool, and even Chelsea, by surprise. But not Saul Isaksson-Hurst, a former youth coach at the West London club's academy, who managed his under-9s side while the forward came through their academy system.Now working as an individual skills development coach, he remains in close contact with footballers across the country and isn't surprised that the 17-year-old is making waves.FOLLOW OUR...