‘I want to play for Liverpool’: Iraola could add ‘exceptional’ player to squad for free
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Lewis Koumas could be a serious option for consideration to enter Liverpool’s playing squad next term.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe Wales international is already involved in pre-season as new boss Andoni Iraola assesses his options ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Speaking to the club’s official website, the 20-year-old admitted that his goal is to pick up Premier League minutes with the Reds this season.Lewis Koumas’ attitude will appeal to Andoni IraolaCould Koumas be a mouldable option for the Merseysiders this term?
Probably.You can see why the possibility might appeal to the Reds’ coaching staff this summer, given the former Hull City loanee is able to cover all positions across the forward line.Not to mention the fact that, by the Welshman’s own admission, he’s a player suited to the demands of an Iraola team: “Yeah, definitely. I’m always looking to impress so I’ll just see where it takes me.”However, it’s worth emphasising that Lewis Koumas is, by trade, a left-sided (right-footed) winger.
And it’s not like Liverpool aren’t currently short in that department.Still, there’s much to admire about the attacker’s mentality and ambition at this early stage: “[My target is] to play for Liverpool in the Premier League, of course. A really good finish.”An opportunity for Koumas to impress in pre-seasonAt 20 years of age, you get the impression that this is very much crunch time for the wide attacker to showcase his talents when the Reds are sorely lacking for options on the right and a central backup to Alexander Isak.READ MORE: (Video) Lewis Koumas marks fairytale Liverpool debut with tidy finish for first senior goalWe still very much expect Liverpool to sign an elite option to address the limited quality on the right, and we’d hope recruitment is actively considering the need for a central rotational option.But for a head coach credited with being able to develop and improve talents at the club, we’re certainly curious to see what Andoni Iraola makes of Koumas and several other prospects in pre-season.