Arne Slot has revealed the reason behind his shock decision to hand 16-year-old academy star Rio Ngumoha his first start for Liverpool.
The 2008-born talent was included in the first XI for the Reds' FA Cup tie with Accrington Stanley on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to feature for the club in the competition.
Saturday's game not only marked the teenager's first start for the current Premier League leaders but his full debut as well.
Liverpool's rising star has made a strong impression since he joined last summer from Chelsea.