(Video) Rio Ngumoha produced something truly special in lead-up to Barcola’s first Liverpool goal

Rio Ngumoha's performance in the build-up to Bradley Barcola's first goal for Liverpool against LASK on Wednesday evening was truly exceptional. The 24-year-old Frenchman, who had struggled to find the back of the net in his first six games for the Reds, silenced his critics by scoring twice in the first half, with Ronald Araujo scoring the first goal in the 22nd minute.

Within 90 seconds of Araujo's opener, Ngumoha turned his marker inside out on the right flank, surging into the penalty area and jinking past another challenge from the LASK defense. The loose ball then rolled neatly for Barcola, who lashed a first-time shot into the far corner of the hosts' net to double Liverpool's lead. Ngumoha's confidence and skill on the ball were on full display, and Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele praised his 'excellent' work in initiating the move that led to Barcola's goal.

Koumas eventually claimed the assist as he got the final touch before Barcola netted, but it was Ngumoha's majestic running from the right flank that set the stage for the goal. The teenager has quickly become one of the most exciting young footballers in England, and his contribution to Barcola's first Liverpool goal was a vital part of the team's success.