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title: "‘Threat’ – Alan Shearer names Liverpool’s best player vs Villarreal"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
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published: "2026-10-20T20:41:19Z"
modified: "2026-10-20T20:41:20Z"
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# ‘Threat’ – Alan Shearer names Liverpool’s best player vs Villarreal

**Liverpool are currently 4-2 up vs Villarreal in what has been an incredibly entertaining game of UEFA Champions League football at Anfield.**

And after Georges Mikautadze and Sergi Cardona scored for the away side, the Reds staged a stunning fightback to turn the tide in their favour.

Goals from Ronald Araujo, Florian Wirtz and a brace from Alexis Mac Allister shifted the complexion of the game after a nervy opening spell.

But it was Rio Ngumoha who caught Alan Shearer’s attention after an outstanding display on the right flank.

## Alan Shearer raves about Liverpool attacker Rio Ngumoha

Ngumoha didn’t get his name on the scoresheet but recorded two assists, first for Araujo before the interval and then for Mac Allister in the second half.

And Shearer feels his ability to take players on and beat them is worth it’s weight in gold.

“He’s done that all night,” said Shearer via the [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c6zxzxpw1584t). “He has been so positive and, without doubt, Liverpool’s best player. I know it’s another goal from Mac Allister but the threat that he possesses.

> Rio Ngumoha just keeps making history:\
> \
> 🌟 Youngest Liverpool goalscorer\
> ⚽️ Fifth-youngest Premier League goalscorer\
> 🏟️ Youngest Liverpool player to start a competitive match\
> ✨ Youngest Liverpool player to play in Europe\
> 🆕 Youngest Liverpool player to assist in the Champions… [pic.twitter.com/qdRmEYk9vB](https://t.co/qdRmEYk9vB)
>
> — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) [October 20, 2026](https://x.com/footballontnt/status/2112641969914605878?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

“The threat that \[Rio Ngumoha\] possesses has been constant. No other thought than go, and get at the defenders.

“He could have gone down for a penalty and got his reward for not. He picks him out perfectly and Mac Allister follows his pass, gets in, and finishes it off.”

What a performance from Rio, more to come!