Anglo-Nigerian starlet reveals the advice he received from Chelsea-owned forward before Liverpool move

Anglo-Nigerian starlet Rio Ngumoha has revealed the advice he received from Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling before his move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.  

The talented forward ditched Chelsea after rejecting a scholarship deal from the West London club in favour of a move to the Merseyside outfit.

Ngumoha is one of the hottest prospects in English football at the moment and has been likened to Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala, who also played for the Chelsea academy.

Before switching to Liverpool, he revealed how Sterling offered him professional advice and how he has been inspired by his counsel.

Sterling was once one of the brightest youngsters at Anfield before making a step up to the first team and used to be considered one of the best wingers in the Premier League.

He left Anfield for Manchester City and later moved to Chelsea before making a loan move to Arsenal in the summer.

Speaking to Inside The Academy via liverpool.com, Ngumoha disclosed that the Chelsea loanee appreciates his talent and the advice he shared with him on playing at the professional level.

"One player who has spoken to me is Raheem Sterling. He has been top. I remember one time, he pulled me to the side and told me 'when you lose the ball, make sure you stay in the game'.

"Because at the top level, everything happens so fast so you have to be on it to do your thing.

"It made me feel like I can do what he has done. He is telling me that he can see what I am good at, from someone like Raheem, I was like 'wow.'"

Ngumoha made his debut for the Reds as a substitute in the U18 Premier League fixture with Blackburn Rovers last month, and he made his first start in the 2-1 loss to Newcastle United U18s.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

Photo Credit: liverpoolfc.com

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