Liverpool youngest Rio Ngumoha has etched his name into the club history books after becoming the youngest ever player to feature for the Reds European competition.
The teenager made his appearance at just 17 years and 19 days old, breaking the previous record.
His outing off the bench in 74th minutes saw him beat the previous club record of 17 years and 213 day, set by Trey Nyoni at PSV Eindhoven last season.
Liverpool’s youngest European debutants:
*Rio Ngumoha -17 years and 19 days.
*Trey Nyoni -17 years and 213 days.
*Phil Charnock -17 years and 215 days.
*Raheem Sterling -17 years and 238 days.
*Michael Owen -17 years and 276 days.
Ngumoha’s debut highlights the trust Liverpool manager Arne Slot has placed in the club academy talents, with the winger showing glimpses of promise in his cameo outing.
His involvement also reflects the Reds’ long tradition of blooding young prospects on European stage.
The 17-year-old’s milestone has sparked excitement among fans, many of whom believe he could develop into one of the club’s future stars If natured properly.
-9News Nigeria.
