Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas has been backed to again head out on loan for the 2026/27 season, but now it appears as though that may not be the case.
The Welshman has enjoyed a good pre-season for the Reds, scoring in the 4-2 win over Sunderland in the USA and speaking positively about his experience:
“It was good. It’s the first minutes for the lads this season, so we’re just looking to keep training and working hard. It was tough, it’s everyone’s first game back. We’ve been off for a while and we’re trying to adapt to the new style with the new gaffer. It’s just the first 45 in the tank for everyone.”
Koumas had spells on loan at Championship pair Birmingham City and Hull City last season, and the general consensus has been that he will join another temporary club this summer.
But according to The Athletic‘s Gregg Evans, there is a chance that the attacker could be retained instead, remaining a part of Andoni Iraola’s first-team plans:
“Other youngsters, including Keyrol Figueroa and Wellity Lucky, may also leave on loan before the end of the window, but Liverpool are still deciding what to do next with Koumas and may keep him around as cover.”
Should Liverpool keep Lewis Koumas this summer?
Liverpool have a big decision to make with Koumas before the end of the month, potentially keeping him around for squad depth, but also not wanting to risk stunting his growth as a player.
There will be an understandable temptation to loan him out again, allowing him to develop further as a footballer, as was the case last season, when he scored three goals for Hull, helping them earn promotion from the Championship to the Premier League.
Then again, Liverpool are light in attacking areas, not helped by Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury absence, and Koumas would provide versatility, being able to shine on the right wing and in a central role.
Ultimately, it feels like a win-win situation for the Reds, with positives surrounding both outcomes, but if Koumas stays put, he deserves minutes in the domestic cup competitions, at the very least.
