Why Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha isn't in much-changed squad vs PSV
Why Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha isn't in much-changed squad vs PSV
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Liverpool have named a much-changed travelling squad for their Champions League trip to Eindhoven to face PSV, but registration issues mean there's no place for Rio Ngumoha. A number of senior stars have stayed home, allowing them to prepare for a busy few days of domestic competition. The Reds face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, followed by the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.
With Arne Slot's team already guaranteed a top-two finish in the Champions League's new league phase, European football is deemed slightly less of a priority this week. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are among those to stay home, with a number of youngsters joining more senior figures including Andy Robertson and Darwin Nunez in the travelling group.
The likes of Trey Nyoni, Jayden Danns and Amara Nallo are all available in the Netherlands as Slot looks to preserve his team's unbeaten Champions League record. However, after not naming Ngumoha in the 'A' squad for the competition, the youngster misses out.
The Champions League 'A' squad is named at the start of the season, and includes the senior stars who a manager wants to be able to use in the competition. Players born after January 1, 2003 can be included in the 'B' squad, but only if they have been with their club for two or more years.
