Liverpool may have just uncovered something special… and according to one club legend, it’s time to stop holding back.Rio Ngumoha, the 17-year-old winger turning heads at Anfield, is quickly becoming impossible to ignore.
And now, former Reds defender has reportedly made a huge statement — urging the club to start the teenager in every single match.Yes, every match.That’s how highly he rates him.At just 17, Ngumoha is already being mentioned in the same breath as established stars like and — not because he’s replacing them, but because he’s pushing them.
Earlier this season, he announced himself with a dramatic late winner against , showing composure well beyond his years. But what truly set tongues wagging was his explosive cameo against .Coming on for just 15 minutes, Ngumoha tore into Forest’s defence with fearless running and clever movement.
One looping cross into the danger area caused panic at the back and eventually led to smashing home yet another decisive late goal.It wasn’t just skill — it was impact. Immediate. Direct. Fearless.And that’s exactly why Carragher believes Liverpool shouldn’t ease him in slowly.The argument? If a player is good enough, he’s old enough.
Ngumoha’s senior minutes may still be limited, but the ceiling looks frighteningly high. Pace, confidence, creativity, and a willingness to take defenders on — he already plays like someone who belongs on the biggest stage.The real question now is this:Do Liverpool protect him and develop him gradually… or unleash him fully and let the Premier League deal with the consequences?One thing is certain — the Rio Ngumoha hype is no longer just academy chatter. It’s becoming a serious first-team debate.And if Carragher gets his wish, the 17-year-old won’t be waiting on the bench much longer.