Liverpool explores in-house option to replace Salah with Ngumoha
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Liverpool considers utilizing Rio Ngumoha as a right winger in place of Mohamed Salah, who has left the club. The 17-year-old talent has primarily played on the left but showed promise during an England debut on the right. Manager Andoni Iraola is weighing this internal solution to save millions on the transfer market amid ongoing discussions about other potential signings. Ngumoha's pace and decision-making improvement last season have led to this tactical consideration.
- •Mohamed Salah's departure leaves a gap in Liverpool's attack.
- •Rio Ngumoha's versatility is being considered for a right-wing role.
- •Ngumoha became Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer last season.
- •Liverpool is evaluating multiple players to strengthen the wing positions.
- •The club finished fifth in the Premier League last season, indicating a need for improvement.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool could be set to save millions after Paul Gorst’s latest update
"Rio Ngumoha Right-Wing Switch Could Save Liverpool Millions in Liverpool’s Search for a Salah SuccessorLiverpool need a right winger. That part is obvious. Mohamed Salah is gone, the output has gone...
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