Lewis Koumas earns Player of the Match for Liverpool against Tottenham
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Lewis Koumas received the Player of the Match award following Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on September 15, 2026. Although he did not score, Koumas impressed with his energy and pressing ability throughout the match at Anfield. His performance earned praise from reporters, highlighting his potential and work rate reminiscent of former striker Bobby Firmino. The 20-year-old made his first senior start since February and could see reduced playing time in Liverpool's upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth.
- •Koumas was named Player of the Match after Liverpool’s 3-1 win.
- •He made his first senior start for Liverpool since February.
- •His performance drew comparisons to Bobby Firmino.
- •Liverpool faces Bournemouth in the Premier League next.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Koumas on “Giving Everything for the Best Club in the World”
- 11:14 AMThe Guardian Sport — Lewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way’, showing hunger and hopes for the future
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — (Video) Lewis Koumas’ reaction to receiving Player of the Match award was wonderfully wholesome
"The 20-year-old forward was delighted with the faith put in him by Andoni Iraola for the Tottenham game and now wants to kick on With a man of the match award in one hand and his phone in the other, Lewis Koumas made a very important call before stopping to speak to the media inside Anfield on Wednesday night. What it means to represent your boyhood club, and to shine for it, was apparent for all to see. “That was my mum,” said the Liverpool forward, still beaming from the award that Cody Gakpo handed to him following the 3-1 Carabao Cup third round win over Tottenham. “She was here tonight with my nan, my granddad and my sister. They were all in the box. I rang them straight away to show them the trophy and they were buzzing.” Continue reading...
"Lewis Koumas seemed genuinely humbled at being named the official Player of the Match in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.The young striker was amon...
"The young striker impressed in his first start of the season against Tottenham in the League Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:13 PMLewis Koumas on “Giving Everything for the Best Club in the World”
The young striker impressed in his first start of the season against Tottenham in the League Cup.
- The Guardian SportSep 16, 2026, 11:14 AMLewis Koumas on playing ‘the Liverpool way’, showing hunger and hopes for the future
The 20-year-old forward was delighted with the faith put in him by Andoni Iraola for the Tottenham game and now wants to kick on With a man of the match award in one hand and his phone in the other, Lewis Koumas made a very important call before stopping to speak to the media inside Anfield on Wednesday night. What it means to represent your boyhood club, and to shine for it, was apparent for all to see. “That was my mum,” said the Liverpool forward, still beaming from the award that Cody Gakpo handed to him following the 3-1 Carabao Cup third round win over Tottenham. “She was here tonight with my nan, my granddad and my sister. They were all in the box. I rang them straight away to show them the trophy and they were buzzing.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 10:20 PM(Video) Lewis Koumas’ reaction to receiving Player of the Match award was wonderfully wholesome
Lewis Koumas seemed genuinely humbled at being named the official Player of the Match in Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.The young striker was amon...
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