Van Dijk Backs Ngumoha for More After Liverpool’s 4-3 Comeback Win

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has praised Rio Ngumoha after the 18-year-old helped inspire a dramatic Champions League comeback against Villarreal at Anfield. Liverpool were 2-0 down within 30 minutes but recovered to win 4-3. Alexis Mac Allister scored twice, while Ngumoha provided two assists and caused constant problems with his pace and skill. Van Dijk said Ngumoha has shown his quality this season but can still improve. He added that the youngster benefited from learning alongside Mohamed Salah during his time in the Liverpool squad. The result preserved Liverpool’s perfect record in this season’s Champions League.

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