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Lewis Koumas shines with record performance in Champions League for Liverpool

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Lewis Koumas shines with record performance in Champions League for Liverpool

Summary

Lewis Koumas made headlines by becoming the youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match for Liverpool, contributing to a 6-3 victory over LASK in Linz. Koumas, who previously spent time on loan at various clubs, achieved this milestone just days after his first Premier League start against Manchester City. He previously had two goals ruled out for offside but finally found the net, celebrating with teammates and fans. As Liverpool prepares for an upcoming match against Brentford, Koumas is likely to continue his pivotal role in the team amidst injuries to key players.

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•Koumas scores and assists in a Champions League match against LASK.
•He is the youngest Liverpool player to achieve this record, breaking Steven Gerrard's milestone.
•Koumas made his first Premier League start recently against Manchester City.
•Liverpool won 6-3 in Linz; Koumas's earlier goals were ruled out for offside.
•Liverpool faces Brentford next, with Koumas likely to feature in the squad.

Latest Updates

4:06 PMBBC Sport — Feel-good Koumas story something for Liverpool to smile about

What they're saying

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Lewis Koumas on breaking Steven Gerrard's record, seizing his opportunity under Andoni Iraola, and why he couldn't sleep after playing Manchester City.
— BBC Sport

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