Liverpool plans to shift Rio Ngumoha to right wing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Liverpool intends to position forward Rio Ngumoha on the right wing for the 2026-27 season, marking a strategic shift as the club prepares for the upcoming campaign. Head coach Andoni Iraola has indicated a preference for wingers who can adapt to both flanks, but most the current squad is primarily accustomed to playing on the left. Ngumoha, who has mainly been deployed on the left, has seen increased time on the right during pre-season. Potential additions, including Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG, could further solidify this strategy, as he is known for playing on the right flank. The club's front line may see a mix of new signings like Mbaye and Bradley Barcola along with returning players like Victor Muñoz, as Liverpool finalizes its roster ahead of the new season.
- •Rio Ngumoha will reportedly play as a right winger for Liverpool.
- •Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG is also under consideration for the right flank.
- •Head coach Andoni Iraola prefers versatile wingers for the team.
- •Liverpool signed left wingers Muñoz and Barcola this summer.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Reportedly Plan Right Wing Shift for Rio Ngumoha
"It appears Ngumoha and Ibrahim Mbaye—if his signing gets done—will be Liverpool’s main right wing options in 2026-27.
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