Arne Slot issues strong message to PSG as Liverpool boss picks out Rio Ngumoha

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotLiverpool head coach Arne Slot has sent a strong message after beating Fulham in the Premier League, with the Reds boss eyeing up a comeback against PSG on TuesdayLiverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)Liverpool head coach Arne Slot was delighted with his side's win over Fulham in the Premier League — with Rio Ngumoha starring for the Reds at Anfield.First-half goals from the 17-year-old and Mohamed Salah set Liverpool up for an important victory in the race to qualify for the Champions League. "A good first half, we were already close a few times, and then Rio had a good moment.READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Fulham as Rio Ngumoha and two more stand outREAD MORE: Arne Slot finds winning formula as Liverpool fans make feelings clear - 5 talking points vs Fulham"Just before that, I felt Fulham were having a good game, so it was really helpful that Rio had a one v one moment and scored a great goal.

Slot says he showed why he is starting to give him a bit more game time."One of his [Rio's] strengths is dominating the one-v-one," Slot explained. "We've seen this season that he's getting more and more playing time.Rio Ngumoha celebrates after his first goal at Anfield sets Liverpool on their way to a vital 2-0 victory over Fulham (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"That's also what he deserves because when he plays, he does really well.

He's influencing the game like he did today and like he did against Wolves. But it's also not that after we win all of a sudden everything is good again.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.