When Liverpool welcome Barnsley to Anfield on Monday night, Rio Ngumoha will be hoping to be handed a starting opportunity by Arne Slot. It was on this day last year when the teenager made his Reds debut in the FA Cup third round against Accrington Stanley, after all.

Fast forward 12 months, and with the same stage of football’s most famous domestic cup competition having come round once again, and the forward now boasts 10 senior appearances to his name. Meanwhile, he became Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer when netting the winner against Newcastle United back in August.

But despite being just 17 years old, some Reds supporters think Slot should have used the youngster more - especially given Liverpool’s struggles in front of goal at times this season.

OPINION

It is true that he has been used sparingly as the Reds look to manage him carefully, with their...