The strains of Duran Duran's 80s hit 'Rio' swept around Anfield after the pressure and scrutiny that has been closing in on head coach Arne Slot and Liverpool was relieved - for now - by victory against Fulham. It was played in celebration of the brilliance of Rio Ngumoha. Does he now start the teenage prodigy in a game that could play a part in shaping his own future as well as this current team's? Liverpool started against this backdrop following heavy criticism after the FA Cup quarter-final thrashing at Manchester City, followed by the gross timidity of the 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final first leg in Paris. Slot, and Liverpool, needed a spark with the season – and perhaps the Dutchman's future – at a pivotal point.

Source: BBC April 11, 2026 21:07 UTC