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Why Rio Ngumoha could be Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool trump card against red-hot Brighton

TACTICAL PREVIEW: Liverpool take on the league's best attack and defence on Sunday when Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying Seagulls come to town…

By Morgan King · Liverpool Echo

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Morgan King argues Rio Ngumoha could be Andoni Iraola's tactical trump card against Brighton.
Ngumoha completed nine out of 10 dribbles in Liverpool's midweek Champions League win against Villarreal.
Brighton enter the Anfield clash boasting the Premier League's best attacking record with 23 goals.

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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola faces an in-form Brighton side at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League. Writer Morgan King argues that Rio Ngumoha could serve as Liverpool's key attacking weapon to unlock Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying team. Ngumoha completed nine of his 10 attempted dribbles against Villarreal in midweek and could exploit the lack of pace in Brighton's defense.

Brighton enter the fixture with the league's top scoring record and have not conceded in 478 league minutes. However, King highlights that defenders Lewis Dunk, Luka Vuskovic, and Olivier Boscagli lack recovery speed, providing an opportunity for Liverpool's wingers in transition.

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Why Rio Ngumoha could be Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool trump card against red-hot Brighton

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