Liverpool's £440m summer investment has yet to yield the desired results, but a 17-year-old academy product has brought newfound energy to their dwindling season. The question now is whether this teenage sensation can inspire a memorable Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. With coach Arne Slot's future potentially hanging in the balance, Ngumoha's recent goal and performance against Fulham have given him a selection headache.

Ngumoha, who became Liverpool's youngest Premier League goalscorer at Anfield, was instrumental in a display that has rekindled hope for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification next season. Despite his stellar showing in only his second Premier League start, Jamie Redknapp believes Ngumoha might be more effective as a substitute 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 Mac Allister, Gravenberch, and Szoboszlai.' He added, 'That midfield has a bit of everything.

It's similar to the one that won the league for Liverpool last year.' Redknapp suggested that if Hugo Ekitike starts as the No. 9, Florian Wirtz could play on the left, with Mohamed Salah on the right. He noted, 'That feels like a nice shape, reminiscent of last year. You've got Isak to come off the bench if needed, and then Rio to provide an X factor.' Redknapp also shared insights into Ngumoha's rise, having known him since he was seven.

'The potential was obvious; everybody could see it. He had a natural X factor,' Redknapp said. Ngumoha was at Chelsea with Redknapp's son, Beau, before joining Liverpool in 2024.

Redknapp revealed that Ngumoha's brother played a significant role in his development, often conducting one-on-one coaching sessions. 'I've never seen a kid with such fast feet,' Redknapp said.

'It was repetition after repetition. His brother knows him better than anyone and worked extremely well with him.' After a challenging first year in Liverpool's academy, Ngumoha has forced his way into the first team squad and is now thriving, with goals against Newcastle and Fulham. Redknapp concluded, 'He's doing extremely well and has great experienced players like Andy Robertson around him. He's a really good young man, and it's amazing to see him.'