{"id":45715,"date":"2026-04-11T18:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/special-talent-rio-ferdinand-drools-over-liverpool-star-after-sublime-skill-against-fulham\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:27:16","slug":"special-talent-rio-ferdinand-drools-over-liverpool-star-after-sublime-skill-against-fulham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/special-talent-rio-ferdinand-drools-over-liverpool-star-after-sublime-skill-against-fulham\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Special talent&#8217;: Rio Ferdinand drools over Liverpool star after sublime skill against Fulham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/special-talent-rio-ferdinand-drools-over-liverpool-star-after-sublime-skill-against-fulham\/#Rio_Ferdinand_praises_Rio_Ngmoja\" >Rio Ferdinand praises Rio Ngmoja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/special-talent-rio-ferdinand-drools-over-liverpool-star-after-sublime-skill-against-fulham\/#The_Reds_should_play_Ngmoha_more_often\" >The Reds should play Ngmoha more often.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool took the lead against Fulham in the Premier League, with Rio Ngmoha scoring a fantastic goal to put his team ahead.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old showed off his sublime skill and slotted the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n<p><b>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/b><b><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/b><b>    Add trusted news to your favorites list.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rio_Ferdinand_praises_Rio_Ngmoja\"><\/span>Rio Ferdinand praises Rio Ngmoja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has now praised the Liverpool youngster, labeling him a special talent.<\/p>\n<p>Ngmoha is certainly one of Liverpool&#8217;s best young players at the moment, with the youngster recently admitting his desire to win the Ballon d&#8217;Or one day.<\/p>\n<p>His goal against Fulham today further highlighted that he is a volatile talent with a bright future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reds_should_play_Ngmoha_more_often\"><\/span>The Reds should play Ngmoha more often.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool have been very mediocre this season and are missing out on a tricky winger with explosive speed. After Luis Diaz left at the beginning of the season, the team has not been able to properly replace him.<\/p>\n<p>Ngmoha has shown he is ready to take on first-team responsibilities and it remains to be seen whether he will be given more starting opportunities next season.<\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old attacker scored the winning goal late on against Newcastle United earlier in the season and is clearly ready to do more at the highest level. He will need consistent game time to continue to develop and reach his potential with the Reds.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool took the lead against Fulham in the Premier League, with Rio Ngmoha scoring a fantastic goal to put his team ahead. The 17-year-old showed off his sublime skill and slotted the ball into the back of the net. Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us Google recommended sources Add trusted news to your favorites list. 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