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Lewis Koumas emerges as Liverpool's forward option for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Lewis Koumas emerges as Liverpool's forward option for new season

Summary

Liverpool is set to address its center-forward issues as it prepares for the 2026/27 season. Alexander Isak has struggled to find form after a record transfer and is facing injury setbacks, while Hugo Ekitike is likely sidelined until 2027 due to an Achilles injury. Craig Bellamy, the Wales head coach, suggests that 20-year-old Lewis Koumas, who scored while on international duty, could step up as a viable option. Koumas has experience playing for Liverpool and demonstrated potential during his loan spells last season, making him a candidate for new coach Andoni Iraola to consider.

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•Liverpool has center-forward issues ahead of the 2026/27 season.
•Alexander Isak scored only four goals in his first season.
•Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the entire season due to injury.
•Lewis Koumas scored his first international goal recently.
•Koumas might become a key player for Liverpool's forward line.

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Liverpool will be heading into the 2026/27 season with problems at centre-forward. Alexander Isak was the big-money signing last season - arriving on a British record deal from Newcastle. But the £12...
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