Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has highlighted Mohamed Salah's vital role in the meteoric rise of teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha. The youngster was the catalyst for a stunning European comeback at Anfield, starring in Liverpool's thrilling 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal on Tuesday night and proving he has learned plenty from the club's established icons.
Darwin Nunez is now 27 years of age and should be at the peak of his powers. The ex-Liverpool forward decided against returning to European football, and potentially the Premier League, during the last transfer window and remains in Saudi Arabia. Gus Poyet has explained to GOAL why his fellow Uruguayan took that stance, with a “crazy” contract being factored into the equation.
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