Alan Shearer says only one Liverpool player was catching his eye vs Villarreal, ‘really positive’

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“He’s made the best start out of all Liverpool players,” said the Newcastle legend. “When he’s had the ball he’s looked lively, looked fresh and you can just hear that anticipation from the crowd when he gets it.” After Ngumoha went at – and beat – his full-back again a few minutes later, Shearer once again hailed what he was seeing from the youngster.

“He’s the one, no doubt about it, he’s made a really bright start,” he said. “Not many in a Liverpool shirt have, but he has been really, really positive every time he’s had the ball.

He’s caused him problems and got the ball into the box.” With Liverpool so sluggish through the rest of the pitch, Shearer couldn’t help but slam them – deservedly – at every opportunity, but he made a point to spare Ngumoha of any blame. “Every time he’s had the ball one-v-one he’s done something, he’s exciting.