On Monday 4 August, Liverpool played two pre-season games against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield. The games had different starting XIs with a mix of senior players and potential first team starters combining with fringe members of the squad in order to give Arne Slot a better feel for how his players are coping ahead of the start of the new season.

Rio Ngumoha may only be 16 but the Liverpool youngster is already proving himself to be the real deal.The teenager has been a sensation in the Reds pre-season so far and was at it again on Monday

Liverpool have high hopes for young forward Rio Nguhoma this season after watching the 16-year-old dazzle for Arne Slot in pre-season, scoring yet another goal in a friendly win over Athletic Bilbao