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Liverpool looks to Lewis Koumas as new Roberto Firmino ahead of key match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Liverpool looks to Lewis Koumas as new Roberto Firmino ahead of key match

Summary

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is counting on Lewis Koumas to fill the role of Roberto Firmino as the team faces a critical game. With top scorers Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak unavailable due to injuries, Koumas has emerged as a vital option. The Welsh forward impressed during pre-season and has made notable contributions in competitive matches. Sources indicate that Koumas may start in the Premier League for the first time as Liverpool seeks to address their striker shortages. This matchup will further test Koumas's ability to adapt and perform under pressure.

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•Liverpool is dealing with injuries to Gakpo and Isak ahead of a key clash.
•Lewis Koumas has impressed during pre-season and competitive appearances.
•Koumas may make his first Premier League start for Liverpool this weekend.
•Iraola is looking for creative solutions to his striker dilemma.
•Koumas's playing style resembles that of the former star Roberto Firmino.

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Liverpool's new Roberto Firmino is here and he's going to save Andoni Iraola and the Reds. The Brazilian is arguably one of the most underappreciated club icons of the modern era. Firmino never seemed...
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