Liverpool Fans Rave Over Arne Slot’s New Star Despite 4-2 Defeat to AC Milan
Liverpool supporters were buzzing with excitement after catching a glimpse of one of Arne Slot’s promising new stars during their pre-season showdown with AC Milan. Although the Reds suffered a 4-2 loss in their opening match of the tour, the spotlight was firmly on Florian Wirtz, who made his much-anticipated debut in a Liverpool shirt.
It was Wirtz’s first time in front of fans wearing the iconic red, and despite the result, his performance left many in awe. His flair, vision, and composure immediately made an impression, offering a glimpse of what he could bring to the squad under Slot’s leadership.
Meanwhile, Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz were notable absentees, left out of the squad amid ongoing speculation about their futures at Anfield. In another setback, Joe Gomez was forced to leave the tour early after picking up an Achilles injury in training.
Still, it was Wirtz who stole the headlines—his display injecting optimism into the fanbase and hinting at a bright future under the new regime.
Liverpool Youngster Impresses vs AC Milan
T Hbhe forward had Fikayo Tomori on strings
Teen Sensation Rio Ngumoha Shines Bright in Liverpool’s Pre-Season Clash with AC Milan
While Liverpool may have fallen 4-2 to AC Milan in their pre-season opener, the real headline-grabber was 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who delivered a dazzling performance that stole the spotlight from his more experienced teammates.
Fresh off finishing his GCSEs and already earning praise from legends like John Terry, Ngumoha started on the left of the front three, joining forces with Mohamed Salah and debutant Florian Wirtz. Despite the elite company, it was Ngumoha’s fearless 45-minute display that had fans raving.
The youngster showed no signs of nerves as he repeatedly took on the Milan defense with blistering pace and confidence, completing 3 out of 4 dribble attempts (75%). His efforts were rewarded with an assist, showcasing impressive maturity: when Fikayo Tomori finally stopped his run, Ngumoha calmly laid the ball off to Dominik Szoboszlai, who curled a stunning strike into the top corner.
Ngumoha’s Stats vs AC Milan:
- Completed Passes: 7/10
- Assists: 1
- Shots on Target: 1
- Key Passes: 1
- Dribbles (Attempted/Completed): 4 (3)
- Ground Duels (Won): 7 (4)
- Possession Lost: 7
Ngumoha’s electrifying showing sparked a wave of praise on social media. One fan compared him to a club legend: “Hell of a player already. Reminds me of John Barnes.” Another called him “unplayable,” while many dubbed him “a first-team player already.”
Fans weren’t holding back their excitement:
- “Invest in Ngumoha stocks now. My star boy is going straight to the top.”
- “We don’t need to sign a winger—we’ve got Rio Ngumoha.”
- “I haven’t seen a player like this since Sadio Mané. The skill, the pace, the relentlessness—it’s unreal.”
Even rival fans took notice, with one admitting: “Pains me to say it, but this Ngumoha guy is fantastic—so electric and direct. Liverpool have a real baller on their hands.”
With performances like this, it’s no surprise calls are growing louder for Ngumoha to be integrated into the first-team setup. If this was just a taste of what’s to come, Liverpool may have unearthed their next superstar.
