Liverpool coach makes exciting Rio Ngumoha prediction after first team recognition

Liverpool U18s coach Marc Bridge-Wilkinson has after his impressive start to life on Merseyside.

The 16-year-old has certainly caught the eye since making the move from Chelsea during the summer – , telling you all you need to know about the teenager’s ability.

His performances for Liverpool’s youth teams have been recognized by , with the Reds head coach .

He wouldn’t earn a place in squad for the game at Anfield, but he still managed to make his impact that weekend, helping Liverpool’s U18s return to winning ways by beating Stoke City 2-0. Speaking after the game, Bridge-Wilkinson gave his verdict on Ngumoha, and what Liverpool can expect from him in the future.

“He enjoyed himself out there,” Bridge-Wilkinson told . “We know the type of player that Rio is and we also know that he missed a lot of time away from the pitch and missed a lot of pre-season, so he is playing catch-up. I think as his time here goes on we will see a lot more from Rio.”

will be eyeing up more opportunities to impress Slot and the first-team when the Reds get back down to work after the international break. Although he is yet to make his senior debut, .

"I truly believe I can win the Ballon d'Or one day,” Ngumoha said recently. “I want to be regarded as one of the best players to ever play football and be a legend of the game."

Liverpool.com says: Liverpool certainly looks to have something special on its hands with Ngumoha – you only have to look at the petty way in which Chelsea has reacted to his departure to know how highly-rated he was at Stamford Bridge.

He is of course still very young, but hopefully we might get to see him following in getting his chance with the first-team soon. And if Ngumoha feels like he can win the Ballon d’Or at Liverpool, hopefully .