Lewis Koumas steps up as Liverpool's forward amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Liverpool faced Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2026, as they sought to fill the void left by the injured Alexander Isak. With Hugo Ekitiké sidelined until at least December, Lewis Koumas started in the center-forward role. Despite not scoring, Koumas earned Man-of-the-Match honors for his impactful performance, which included strong movement and creating space for teammates. His pressing and role in the buildup play indicate he may provide a suitable alternative until Isak's return. The team's reliance on Isak underscores the importance of Koumas's contribution.
- •Liverpool played Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2026.
- •Alexander Isak is currently unavailable due to injury.
- •Lewis Koumas started and had a strong performance in attack.
- •Koumas created chances and helped generate space for teammates.
- •Hugo Ekitiké is expected to be out until at least December.
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