On Saturday, Liverpool edged Fulham 2-0 at Anfield, with 17‑year‑old Ngumoha scoring the opener and Mohamed Salah adding a second. The win lifts Arne Slot’s side after heavy defeats to Manchester City and PSG, and keeps the Reds on track for Champions League qualification. Ngumoha’s strike also made him the club’s youngest Premier League goalscorer in the season ahead.

Van Dijk voiced support for the fan protests over Liverpool’s planned ticket hikes, saying the supporters are the club’s heart and soul. He urged management to find a solution, noting that the current stance benefits no one. The captain’s stance comes after the club announced rising prices for the next three seasons, sparking anger among the Anfield faithful.

Ngumoha’s record‑setting goal also broke Raheem Sterling’s previous Anfield mark, giving him a 17‑year‑225‑day milestone that could fuel his rapid rise. Slot praised the youngster’s humility and work ethic, saying the club will support him as he steps up against Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League quarter‑final. Liverpool now face a 2‑0 aggregate deficit, with the next match critical for their European hopes.