The Anfield Index Podcast

Liverpool FC Have Something Special in Rio Ngumoha, The Numbers Prove It

The Anfield Index Podcast

Show Notes

Dave Davis is joined by Opta analyst Michael Reid to dissect Liverpool's resurgence, with three consecutive wins and seven victories in their last nine matches. The spotlight falls on Rio Ngumoha's extraordinary Champions League performance against Villarreal, with two assists, nine successful dribbles and comparisons to Liverpool legends Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler.

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