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Koumas Leads Liverpool Attack vs. Man City
11 Oct
Summary
- Lewis Koumas makes his first Premier League start for Liverpool.
- He leads the attack due to injuries to Isak and Gakpo.
- His father, Jason Koumas, was a notable Welsh international midfielder.
Lewis Koumas, a 21-year-old Welsh international, has been handed his maiden Premier League start for Liverpool, spearheading their attack against Manchester City at Anfield. This crucial opportunity for the Liverpool academy graduate comes as key forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are sidelined with injuries.
Koumas, usually deployed as a winger but capable of playing centrally, has already featured for Liverpool's senior squad this season. He made his debut in February 2024, notably scoring in an FA Cup victory against Southampton. Despite this, he has had to demonstrate considerable patience for this starting chance.
His father, Jason Koumas, was a distinguished creative midfielder for Wales and enjoyed a notable playing career, including spells at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
