_“Liverpool are lucky he’s not in the World Cup because if he did perform, that interest may increase, but make no mistake, he’s recognised already and he’ll be on the lists. It’s going to be tough for Liverpool. He certainly seems to be an outstanding talent. Seems to be a very switched-on young kid as well. Good brain and good personality. So he’s got it all going for him._
_“He won’t be at the World Cup, so he will stay injury-free. Let’s see how that pans out, but make no mistake that he’s a name that is being scattered and hunted already.”_
**Can Rio Ngumoha be a future attacking great for Liverpool?**
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Ngumoha has the world at his feet, and Liverpool must ensure he is tied down to a long-term contract, as the Englishman has the ability to become a superstar.
The teenager is already a nightmare to play against, combining pace, skill and unpredictability, and his [ambition was summed up](https://www.rousingthekop.com/2026/04/11/rio-ngumoha-explains-10-year-liverpool-pan-and-backs-himself-to-win-ballon-dor-with-the-reds/) by past comments about wanting to be a Ballon d’Or winner one day:
_“I’m so confident in myself. Hopefully a Ballon d’Or. Hopefully. Also, like, many club trophies with Liverpool, but being regarded as one of the best players to ever play football.”_
It would be a huge shock if Ngumoha left Liverpool this summer, and hopefully, he is in their ranks for the next decade or so, maturing into a true Anfield great.