Rio Ngumoha impresses as Federico Chiesa sends Liverpool message – 4 talking points vs Accrington

Liverpool: The Reds had a pretty easy time against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup. Diogo Jota kicked things off with a goal, and Trent Alexander-Arnold followed up with a stunning strike before halftime. By then, it was clear who was in control.

Accrington tried to fight back in the second half, even hitting the bar, but Liverpool was never really in danger of losing their lead. The match ended 4-0, with Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa also getting on the scoresheet.

Now, let’s talk about Rio Ngumoha. This kid, not even 17 yet, got a surprise start and really impressed. He linked up well with Kostas Tsimikas and showed a lot of confidence, even if he held onto the ball a bit too long at times. The crowd loved him, and he got a warm round of applause when he was subbed off.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Federico Chiesa also got some minutes in this match. Both players have been dealing with minor issues, but they looked good. Szoboszlai eased back into action, while Chiesa sent a strong message with his performance and goal. He’s eager to make his mark at Anfield.

On the flip side, Darwin Nunez had a bit of a rough day. He missed a couple of chances early on and didn’t really shine against a lower-division team. With competition heating up, he’ll need to step up his game to earn more minutes.

Overall, Liverpool did what they needed to do. They’re through to the next round of the FA Cup, and with a favorable draw, they could keep rotating their squad. Ngumoha, Chiesa, and the rest will be hoping for more chances to shine.