Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni revealed true thoughts on Mohamed Salah in one word
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesRio NgumohaLiverpool teenagers Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni gave an honest one-word description of Reds star Mohamed Salah ahead of the Egyptian's departure announcement from the teamRio Nyumoha and Trey Nyoni are two mainstays in the Liverpool squad(Image: Getty Images)The greater football world reacted to Mohammed Salah's sudden departure from Liverpool on Tuesday, setting an end-of-season timeline to close the Egyptian's magical nine-year spell with the Reds.Liverpool youngsters Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni were perhaps the last two players asked about Salah at Liverpool prior to the news of his pending exit: the Reds teenagers took part in a One-Word Challenge video shoot with JD Sport that was published earlier in the day on Tuesday.When Ngumoha and Nyoni were asked to describe Salah in words, they quickly confirmed an answer in agreement: "King," referencing the nickname Salah was given by the Kop.READ MORE: Andy Robertson issues Mohamed Salah demand to Liverpool ahead of emotional farewellREAD MORE: How Liverpool fans responded to Mohamed Salah's post confirming sudden exitSalah boasts 189 goals and 92 assists in 310 Premier League appearances for Liverpool, both club records. He won two league titles and a Champions League, lifting a host of individual silverware along the way.Like Salah, Ngumoha also plays on the wing (though almost exclusively on the left).
Arne Slot named Salah as a player the young Englishman should look up to.Content cannot be displayed without consent“On the other side, there is a player, Mo Salah, who he needs to take the example of," the Dutch manager said in early March. "I think it's special if you're a 17-year-old and you play in a Premier League match," he said.Content cannot be displayed without consentBoth Nyoni and Ngumoha were warming up on the touchline when Salah lashed home from outside the box to put Liverpool ahead 5-0 in the second leg of the side's Champions League Round-of-16 tie against Galatasaray.Nyoni covered his mouth in total disbelief before turning to Ngumoha, who was reacting in a similar fashion.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher got his wish after making Mohamed Salah exit predictionREAD MORE: Liverpool agreement with Mohamed Salah will cost club millionsThe Liverpool youngsters gave further one-word descriptions for other players.
Nyoni and Ngumoha were split, saying "Strong" and "Joker."Milos Kerkez? "Humble." Alexander Isak?" They said "Gunman," referencing Isak's signature goal celebration where he makes finger guns.Expect both Nyoni and Ngumoha to feature heavily in the Premier League run-in with Liverpool.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Trey NyoniRio NgumohaMohamed SalahLiverpool FC