Liverpool promote Lewis Koumas to the first-team squad for upcoming campaign
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Liverpool has officially promoted forward Lewis Koumas to the senior squad following the close of the transfer window. The Welsh attacker, who debuted in 2024, joins the first-team set-up after a summer spent gaining fitness and sharpening his form. His promotion coincides with the club registering players like Isaac Mabaya and Luke Chambers for Premier League and Champions League action. Manager Andoni Iraola opted against additional transfer market reinforcements after the arrival of Bradley Barcola, instead electing to integrate younger talent. While players including Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa were left out of the Champions League squad, Koumas will remain with the senior group to contribute during the coming months.
- •Lewis Koumas is now recognized as a permanent first-team player.
- •Liverpool opted against late transfer market signings for the attack.
- •The club registered Isaac Mabaya and Luke Chambers for European competition.
- •Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa were omitted from the Champions League squad list.
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