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How significant will Ngumoha be to Liverpool?
Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool leaves the pitch while applauding the fans

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock says he felt like he was watching "a basketball game" as Andoni Iraola's side came from two goals down to beat Villarreal in the Champions League.

The Reds have now conceded 10 goals across their past four games in all competitions, having shipped three against Manchester City, LASK and Villarreal throughout October.

"It is very much a basketball game when you watch Liverpool at the minute," Warnock told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily. "It is very much end-to-end stuff because they don't really have too much control of their games.

"Iraola will be looking at it and wondering how to solve it. He is dealing with a lot of injuries at the moment, so he might have to play people out of position or play a couple of younger players, but the key is getting the balance right."

One player who rose to the occasion once again with a "fantastic" performance, in the words of former Premier League winger Ashley Young, was 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha.

"You have to play with confidence and showcase your confidence as a winger," Young said. "He showed exactly what he's about against Villarreal, despite still being so young and still being in the process of learning.

"His performance showed Iraola that he can trust him to start in these big games. He will be delighted to have shown that level of performance in the Champions League.

"He even had the biggest smile on his face when he sat down on the bench, and it is vitally important for him to feel that way."

What could put a smile on Rio Ngumoha's face more than a long-term contract? Do you agree with The Red Kop's Chris Coughlin - from the post below this one - that he should be able to state his terms on any new deal?

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