Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed doubts about including young player Rio Ngomoa (17 years old) in the match against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, despite confirming the player's readiness for major tournaments. Ngomoa scored for Liverpool against Fulham, which ended in a 2-0 win for 'the Reds', drawing attention to his rising talent. Slot, when asked about the possibility of the player's inclusion, said: 'Yes, I think he is ready, but the bigger question is: can he perform at the same level after two days? He is capable of playing in a big tournament like the Champions League, he has some experience with the first team, and he is currently one of my options, including Tuesday's match.' He added: 'But it is unrealistic to expect a lot from a 17-year-old in three matches in six days, especially given the immense pressure of the away match in Paris.' Liverpool are expected to start with a lineup featuring Cody Gakpo in the attack after he started against Fulham, with Alexander Isak remaining on the bench. The English team also relies on their Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to lead the attack, as 'the Reds' need to score at least two goals and keep a clean sheet against the European champions to secure their place in the semi-finals.
