Rio Ferdinand sends clear message to Arne Slot over Liverpool star he can no longer ignoreLiverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has been praised after his substitute appearance during the win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier LeagueView 2 Images Rio Ferdinand has praised Liverpool star Rio Ngumoha (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has sent a clear message to Arne Slot after Rio Ngumoha played a key role in helping Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest. The Reds claimed a 1-0 win over Forest in the Premier League on Sunday, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Alexis Mac Allister. “Top drawer the kid Rio [Ngumoha] for Liverpool,” wrote Ferdinand on X. View 2 Images Rio Ngumoha played a key role in helping Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)“Every time I watch Rio Ngumoha, he looks electric,” Sturridge wrote on X. “There's no one better in getting last-minute winners in the Premier League - and that is Liverpool."

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 01:19 UTC