'So confident': Liverpool youngster backs himself to win the Ballon d'Or and become 'one of the best players ever'

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Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has confidently backed himself to win the Ballon d’Or within the next 10 years.Still only 17, Ngumoha has had a breakout season with the Reds, making 22 senior appearances for the struggling Reds.Big things have been predicted for the former Chelsea talent, and speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Saturday’s clash with Fulham, Ngumoha says he is confident that he can live up to the hype. Wirtz needs a rest, but who on earth is going to play right-back?

It surely won't be Gomez or Frimpong 😬 Liverpool’s Predicted XI vs Fulham Ngumoha aiming to become one of the best everIn a season where Liverpool have struggled for penetration on the wings, there has been a huge clamour for Arne Slot to use Ngumoha much more.When he has played, the teenager has often looked like the Reds’ biggest threat, and it is clear that he has a future at the top level of the game waiting for him.Though Slot has faced criticism for overlooking Ngumoha, it is vital that Liverpool protect his long-term interests. He could feasibly play for the next 15 years, and when asked to detail what he sees for the next decade of his career, Ngumoha admitted that he has some big plans.Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Jeremie Frimpong says the hardest player to face in training at Liverpool is not a regular starter“I’m so confident in myself.

Hopefully a Ballon d’Or. Hopefully,” he said.“Also, like, many club trophies with Liverpool, but being regarded as one of the best players to ever play football.”For a young player to have such big dreams only goes to show how high his potential ceiling is, but it is worth noting that Trent Alexander-Arnold was torn down for claiming he was aiming to win a Ballon d’Or.Ngumoha needs to keep his feet on the ground in order to fulfil his potential, but if everything goes to plan, then who is to say he will not be proven right.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox