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There's no better way to make your mark with Liverpool supporters than by netting a late winner, a fact Rio Ngumoha discovered for himself on Monday. The now 17-year-old star grabbed the limelight with a spectacular finish in the 10th minute of extra time against Newcastle, securing a 3-2 victory for the Reds.
In the ensuing pandemonium following Ngumoha's goal, he was engulfed by his jubilant teammates. Eagle-eyed fans have now spotted a heartening moment in Liverpool FC's 'Inside' video, a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the match, featuring Liverpool's former wonderkid, Harvey Elliott.
As Ngumoha, who ditched Chelsea for the Reds, is swamped under a sea of red shirts, Elliott, 22, can be seen sprinting into the mass and embracing the young winger, who had just become Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer.
He then extracts the youngster to guide him towards the Liverpool fans, who were watching from levels above at St James' Park, allowing him to bask in the glory of his significant moment.
The endearing gesture has led fans to echo the same sentiment about Elliott: he simply must remain at the club. Amidst a summer of change at Anfield, Elliott's tenure with the Premier League champions seems to be nearing its end.
Limited playing time and his status as a substitute under Arne Slot all but confirmed, has meant that he has attracted considerable interest from RB Leipzig in Germany, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Elliott, who set a record as the youngest player in the Premier League at 16 years and 30 days old for his former club Fulham in 2019, and later became Liverpool's youngest Premier League player, has been the subject of fans' adoration.
The consensus among many is that a player with Elliott's eagerness to see his teammates succeed is an essential component of any successful squad. One supporter said: "Notice Harvey after Rio scores [heart emoji] hope he stays man."
Another fan, referring to Federico Chiesa's late goal against Bournemouth on the season's opening weekend, added: "He [Elliott] was the one who made Chiesa soak up the atmosphere too."
A third said: "Love that from Harvey that he pushes Rio to enjoy his moment with the fans but also telling Rio to lock back in after looking at the clock", while a fourth chimed in: "Love the way Elliott pushed Rio so he can get the praise from the travelling Reds."
Commenting on Ngumoha's immediate impact in pre-season, Elliott expressed his belief that the young player was ready to leave his mark this season.
"He is fearless," Elliott said. "We are trying as much as we can to help him out. If he keeps on performing the way he is and working as hard as he is, the kid has got an amazing future. I'm really excited to see where things go. Hopefully, he can be very successful.
"It's important that the younger lads are around him and look after him, which is what we have been doing. We are not leaving him out and are bringing him into the squad and making him feel really part of it. In the upcoming years, hopefully, he can show the world and especially Liverpool why he is so highly rated."
Elliott, who made the move to the Reds from the Cottagers in 2019, has consistently expressed his wish to remain at Anfield. His passion for the club he's supported his entire life was evident when he spoke about his career earlier this summer; however, he acknowledged he had to think carefully about his next move.
"If I had it my way I would be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that," Elliott said to The Anfield Wrap. "I love everything about the club, but at the same time I kind of need to be selfish and see what's best for me. I have big ambitions."
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