Rio Ngumoha sends message to Andoni Iraola after he used him for Bradley Barcola transfer 'hint'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesRio NgumohaRio Ngumoha played on the right wing as Liverpool took on Wrexham in pre-season, with Andoni Iraola a fan of forwards who can be deployed on both sides of the attackRio Ngumoha dribbles with the ball during Liverpool vs Wrexham in New York.(Image: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)Rio Ngumoha says he is more than happy to play in any position for Liverpool after Andoni Iraola switched him to the right flank during the pre-season win over Wrexham.The 17-year-old former Chelsea talent has mainly played on the left for Liverpool to date, but Ngumoha was used on the opposite side by Thomas Tuchel as he got an England chance before the World Cup.With Bradley Barcola being targeted — another winger who can operate on both sides — and Iraola having a history of mixing things up with the likes of Antoine Semenyo, it could be a hint of the future at Anfield."Any position. Right wing, left wing, I just try my best, especially on the ball, just to beat my man as much as I can," Ngumoha told ESPN after netting the winner against Wrexham."Today was a bit rusty but the more and more I keep learning, training and games, I’ll definitely improve.
"It’s been so intense but it’s really helping."It’s very different but I think the more and more we train and the more and more we just put the work in, I think it’ll be a very good season.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I think last season was really important for me.
Obviously team performances weren’t great, which we know, but I think being in that environment where the team’s not doing well, it can help me."When we’re doing well, I can keep learning and improving. But last year was very good for me."Liverpool.com says: Ngumoha will get more minutes next season compared to the last one, but he shouldn't be overly relied on.