The night Rio Ngumoha became a huge problem

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“The second half was much better.” Mac Allister also pointed out the rookie’s work off the ball.Iraola added: “Today he didn’t have an easy game also because they were demanding him defensively and their left-back was attacking a lot.” Ngumoha was able to turn the tables and Iraola said: “There was a moment offensively where he was very difficult to stop. “I am very happy with his attitude because he tries to improve the things we think he needs to improve,” said Iraola.

Ngumoha illuminated a Champions League night at Anfield when he was not even operating in his preferred position.“He has changed the sides a lot. He has played a lot on the right,” said Iraola, who wants wingers who he can use on either side.

He hasn’t scored yet but he is getting there and if he adds small things to his game it will put him in an even better position.”Iraola has helped Ngumoha add a new level to his game in the early weeks of the season (Reuters)Goalscoring is an area that offers scope for improvement. He only has one since last August’s 100th-minute winner at Newcastle.“The good thing with Rio is he is still 18,” Iraola said.