Lewis Koumas has quickly established himself as a promising part of Liverpool’s plans, making five appearances this season after impressing new manager Andoni Iraola during pre-season. The 21-year-old now has the opportunity to demonstrate his ability internationally, with Wales manager Craig Bellamy predicting he will become an important player as Wales face Portugal, Denmark and Norway.

Koumas’s progress reflects both his technical ability and his attitude, particularly his work rate, willingness to learn and aggressive pressing. Unlike his gifted but occasionally inconsistent father Jason, who won 34 Wales caps, Lewis has developed from a midfielder into a forward and earned his Liverpool debut under Jürgen Klopp, scoring against Southampton in the 2024 FA Cup; coaches believe his finishing and commitment make him well suited to the club’s style.