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Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Times
Rio Ngumoha, 16, shows why rivals are so jealous of Liverpool youngster
It is ironic given all the young wingers that Chelsea have signed in recent seasons, from Estêvão Willian to Kendry Páez and Geovany Quenda, that the one who got away continues to weigh heavily on their minds. When Liverpool poached the 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha in September last year, the reaction of their Premier League rivals was one of thinly veiled anger. So much so that for a spell, Liverpool's scouts were banned from attending matches at Chelsea's Cobham training ground in an act of retaliation. The sight of Ngumoha announcing himself to a wider public with a goal in an effervescent cameo in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Yokohama F Marinos on Wednesday would not have come as a surprise to anyone at his former club. That the left winger, who does not turn 17 until the end of next month, chose the very day Luis Díaz checked out of Anfield — after his £65.5million move to Bayern Munich — to leave an indelible mark on the game showed he is blessed with the art of timing. However, it is his ability to ghost beyond rivals that has created a buzz among his team-mates, with Mohamed Salah breaking into a smile when Ngumoha scored the third goal to ensure that the club's tour to the Far East ended on a positive note. The goal came after Ngumoha led a six-on-three counterattack and, despite having senior players in support, at no point did he consider passing as he casually turned an opponent inside and out before dispatching an accomplished finish. In a previous attack, Arne Slot, the Liverpool head coach, thought that Ngumoha should have squared a ball to Curtis Jones and used this as evidence that the youngster still needs to learn. 'But if you are 16 and you can impact games like he did, that is definitely a compliment,' Slot said. The Liverpool legend Ian Rush was present in Japan and suggested that Ngumoha could be an option as a substitute this season, claiming he can 'come on and make a difference'. After another favourable impression in the loss to AC Milan last Saturday, Harvey Elliott, who knows a thing or two about dealing with the spotlight at a young age, described his team-mate as 'fearless' and stressed he had an 'amazing future' ahead of him. What is clear is that Ngumoha has made rapid strides already. Chelsea's temporary ban on Liverpool's scouts missed the point. The move was passed by the Premier League and it is understood that it was the clear pathway at Liverpool into the first team set-up that appealed to Ngumoha. He had trained under the former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino on more than one occasion, but the constant stream of new signings at the club clouded the picture. At Liverpool, he initially joined the Under-18 side, where he found opponents would routinely double up on him, before advancing to the Under-21 team. In between, Ngumoha made his senior debut when picked to start in Liverpool's 4-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Accrington Stanley. One of the most pleasing aspects of this latest 26-minute run-out, which came when he replaced Cody Gakpo, would have been his goal. The former Liverpool Under-21 coach Barry Lewtas worked on Ngumoha's end product in the final months of the season as the point was hammered home that for all his impressive one-on-one ability and close skill, it needed to benefit the team. The manner in which he has attacked pre-season suggests that the penny has dropped and further minutes are anticipated against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield next Monday for a talent who can sign a professional deal on his 17th birthday. At Chelsea, they know all about the potential. After all, when Ngumoha's move was confirmed, the former captain John Terry made his feelings clear on social media: 'This boy is — and will be — a top, top player.'
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Luis Diaz 'IRRITATED' with Liverpool after completing Bayern Munich deal
Luis Diaz's Liverpool adventure is at an end. After three-and-a-half years, the Colombian winger is moving to Bayern Munich for around £65m. The 28-year-old swept up all the major domestic prizes during his time in Anfield red - including the Premier League title in 2024/25. LFC x New Era Shop Now LFC Signed Merch Shop Now LFC x Titleist Shop Now He was among the best players for Arne Slot's side as they carried off the top-flight trophy for the 20th time. Diaz scored 13 league goals - featuring on the left wing as well as up front. However, the South American wide man's time on Merseyside ends on a slightly sour note. Diaz hit with splash of reality Diaz was seeking a new Liverpool contract before his Bayern transfer was sealed. Under contract until 2027, and earning around £55k per week, Diaz was clearly entitled to feel his efforts in the Premier League last season were enough to warrant a new deal. Futbolred in Colombia has now disclosed that certain events left Diaz 'irritated' - leading to him paving the way for a move away. Firstly, the publication says that new contracts for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk - combined with a £260m summer spending spree - were a 'cold splash of reality' for Diaz. Other contracts prioritised Salah and Van Dijk's deals were running out in summer 2025 - and Richard Hughes saw fit to furnish the pair with two-year extensions. Both will command around £400k per week until 2027 - putting Diaz's renewal demands in the shade. And then came the signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Giorgi Mamardashvili. With Liverpool moving on from their renewals for Van Dijk and Salah, new players were deemed the next priority over Diaz's new deal. © IMAGO Liverpool DENIED Diaz deal But then 'to make matters worse' according to the report, Liverpool began to reject offers for Diaz from Barcelona and Bayern. These rejections 'irritated' Diaz, the publication states, as both teams would have granted him a far richer contract than the one he was on at Anfield. 'They were denying him something they clearly weren't willing to offer,' it reads. But Hughes has nonetheless stuck to his guns and brought in great money for Diaz. That £65m will come in very useful in the chase for Alexander Isak while Diaz has got what he wanted too. He will be making three times more money for Bayern than he was at Liverpool.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 BREAKING: Liverpool seal comeback win over Yokahama F. Marinos
Liverpool completed a 3-1 comeback win over Yokohama F. Marinos in their latest pre-season Uenaka 55'; Wirtz 62', Nyoni 68', Ngumoha 87' The Premier League champions handed Hugo Ekitike a first start at the Nissan Stadium while fellow summer recruits Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz also started. Asahi Uenaka opened the scoring for the hosts ten minutes into the second half with a slotted finish after beating the offside trap and Giorgi Mamardashvili. But a well-worked move saw the Reds level courtesy of Wirtz's maiden goal for the club in a well-rounded team move after being teed up by Mohamed Salah. Arne Slot's side finally took the lead when Jeremie Frimpong's searching ball was met by academy graduate Trey Nyoni, who stabbed it home at the far post. Rio Ngumoha added a third in the closing stages with an impressive solo effort. Next up for Liverpool is a double header with Athletic Club at Anfield on 4 August. 📸 STR
Forbes
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Will Liverpool Miss Luis Diaz After Bayern Munich Move Confirmed?
HONG KONG, CHINA - JULY 24: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Luis Díaz of Liverpool during a ... More pre-season training session at Kai Tak Stadium on July 24, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Only one Liverpool player scored more goals than Luis Diaz as Arne Slot's team strolled to last season's Premier League title. Mohamed Salah found the back of the net 29 times, but the Colombian winger's contribution was also extremely valuable as he registered 13 goals (17 in all competitions) across the 2024/25 campaign. This was to be Diaz's final season as a Liverpool player with the 28-year-old's transfer to Bayern Munich confirmed on Wednesday. The German champions have paid a reported €75m for the Colombian, representing good business for the Reds. Liverpool might now use that money to capture top target Alexander Isak from Newcastle United. Nonetheless, it should be recognised that Diaz's departure leaves a hole in Liverpool's forward line that will be difficult to fill. He was Slot's first-choice option on the left side of the attack last season and so there's an open spot in the lineup of the defending Premier League champions heading into the new campaign. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JULY 30: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool during the ... More MEIJI YASUDA World Challenge 2025 presented by The Nippon Foundation match between Yokohama F•Marinos and Liverpool at Nissan Stadium on July 30, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Hugo Ekitike could operate in that role after making the summer switch from Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the French youngster is better through the middle. That's where he played in the Bundesliga last season during which Ekitike forged a stronger understanding with Omar Marmoush in a front two. Cody Gakpo is the frontrunner to be Slot's primary starter on the left wing. However, the Netherlands international is another attacker who is perhaps most comfortable operating in a more central position where he can get into the box and get on the end of goalscoring opportunities. It might be that Slot and the decision makers at Anfield have a masterplan on how to fit all this attacking talent into the same team, but the exit of Diaz makes the equation a little harder to solve. Could Slot move his forward line into a front two to make use of Ekitike and Isak with Salah as a drifting attacker between the frontline and the midfield? CHIBA, JAPAN - JULY 29: Liverpool ｍanager Arne Slot during Liverpool Training & Press Conference ... More ahead of the MEIJI YASUDA World Challenge 2025 presented by The Nippon Foundation at Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field on July 29, 2025 in Chiba, Japan. (Photo by) Liverpool has earned a reputation for being the best-run club in the Premier League. Its transfer model has got it to the point that it can outspend its rivals in the transfer window this summer with Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez among the most eye-catching signings anywhere in the Premier League. There's two weeks until Liverpool starts the defence of its 2024/25 title and there's the potential for Slot's team to be a frightening prospect. However, there are still a lot of moving pieces yet to settle. The departure of Diaz followed by the arrival of Isak would increase the intrigue around this puzzle.
Newsweek
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Liverpool: Live Stream Men's Club Soccer Friendly, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Yokohama F. Marinos and Liverpool are set to meet in a men's international club friendly on Wednesday. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly match at Kai Tak Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Yu Chun Christopher Wong/EurasiaHow to Watch Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Liverpool Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 6:30 AM EDT Channel: CBS Sports Network Stream: Fubo (watch now) Liverpool will finish its pre-season tour of Asia with a friendly clash against the Japanese team Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday. Premier League champion Liverpool will look to rebound after suffering its first defeat of the summer in its last outing against AC Milan. Liverpool will face Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield following this match. Despite Yokohama F. Marinos currently being in the bottom three of its division, the team shouldn't be taken lightly, given it's deep into its domestic season. Fubo is a great service for watching soccer matches from around the world. You can watch select games from leagues such as the Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, MLS, and Liga MX, as well as numerous international competitions. Live stream Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Liverpool match on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
