Can Ngumoha's Spark Ignite Liverpool's Champions League Comeback Against PSG?

Liverpool's £440m summer spending spree aimed to revitalize their squad, but it's a 17-year-old academy product who has breathed new life into their flagging season. The question now is whether this teenage sensation holds the key to a remarkable Anfield comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. With manager Arne Slot's future potentially hanging in the balance, Ngumoha's recent goal and performance against Fulham have presented the Dutch coach with a selection dilemma. Ngumoha, who became Liverpool's youngest Premier League goalscorer at Anfield, was instrumental in a display that has rekindled hope for securing a Champions League spot next season. Despite his stellar showing in only his second Premier League start, Jamie Redknapp believes Ngumoha might be more effective as an impact player off the bench against PSG. Redknapp stated, 'If Slot did start him, I wouldn't be surprised. I just think right now, when I'm trying to pick Liverpool's best team for a huge game, I like the midfield he ended up with against Fulham, with [Alexis] Mac Allister, [Ryan] Gravenberch, and [Dominik] Szoboszlai. I think that's a midfield that's got a bit of everything.' Redknapp also shared insights into Ngumoha's rise, having watched him train with his son at Chelsea before joining Liverpool in 2024. 'The potential was so obvious. Everybody could see it. He just had sort of a natural X factor,' Redknapp revealed, highlighting the significant role Ngumoha's brother played in his development through one-on-one coaching sessions.