Rio Ngumoha drops new role hint as Liverpool accelerate interest in Bradley Barcola

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Rio Ngumoha scored the winning goal for Liverpool in their second pre-season friendly against WrexhamRio Ngumoha has revealed he has been working on playing as a right-winger in training after being utilised in the position during Liverpool’s pre-season friendly win over Wrexham. And it’s understood Liverpool are now ready to begin negotiations with PSG over Barcola, who is rated at well over £100m.However, Barcola is predominantly a left-winger with it not going unnoticed that Ngumoha was utilised on the right wing against Wrexham on the same day that the Reds had accelerated their interest in the PSG star.And the 17-year-old has hinted that he could feature on the right-hand side more in the months after, admitting it is something he has been working on in training.“All the coaching staff are just telling me to play my normal game really, whether that’s going inside or outside,” he said.

Just being unpredictable really.“On from the end of last season, I just want to play and start as many games as I can.“These games are a really good showcase to show the manager, because it’s a fresh start for everyone. It’s really important and it’s good.“All the lads are treating me like I’m a professional player.

Goals and assists as well.”Ngumoha had earlier revealed that he considered himself an option for Iraola on the right wing at the start of pre-season.“Yeah, definitely (I’m an option on the right),” he told the club. “I think being unpredictable off both sides is key.“Obviously, everyone knows I can play on the left, but on the right I feel like I’m improving and I’m getting better.“So, yeah, definitely off the left and the right this season.”