Liverpool loan watch: Kostas Tsimikas criticised in Italian media and 'exceptional' player scores
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Kostas Tsimikas, Lewis Koumas, Harvey Elliott and more Liverpool loanees have been in action over the last week.Tsimikas was linked with a return to Anfield in January amid Andy Robertson potentially moving to Tottenham Hotspur.However, he ended up staying at AS Roma for the remainder of the campaign and has now been called ‘poor’ following his latest outing. Jurgen Klopp or Xabi Alonso? 🤤 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield/Jurgen Fromme/Firo Sportphoto Liverpool loan watch round-upKostas TsimikasThe Greek left-back is not a regular feature for Roma, starting just one of their last eight Serie A games.However, Tsimikas did play a part on March 12 in their Europa League clash against fellow Italian side Bologna.He played 32 minutes of the 1-1 draw, and Roma Today gave him a 5.5 rating, saying: “Poor entrance.
Lots of fouls and no initiative.”Harvey ElliottIt’s not a secret that Harvey Elliott is having a nightmare spell while on loan at Aston Villa.Again, there was some talk of a January move for the player, but he is now stuck at Villa Park for the remainder of 2025/26.He featured for a grand total of one minute when Aston Villa played Lille on Thursday evening.Vitezslav JarosOne player who was actually earning regular minutes this term was Vitezslav Jaros, who is currently on loan at Ajax.But after cementing himself as their number one, the goalkeeper has missed the last three Eredivisie matches with a knee injury. Liverpool’s forwards ALL deserve to be dropped against Spurs 😶 Which three would you go with against a side shipping so many goals?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Lewis KoumasAfter struggling at Birmingham City in the first half of the campaign, Lewis Koumas was recalled by Liverpool before then joining Hull City over the winter.Koumas, who Rob Page has called ‘exceptional’, has now scored 10 in 3 for the Tigers, most recently netting in a 2-1 win over Wrexham on March 10. Luke ChambersChambers moved to Charlton Athletic in the winter after recovering from a back injury.He has since made nine appearances for the newly-promoted side, the latest of which saw him play 90 minutes in a huge 1-0 win over second-placed Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.Luca StephensonLuca Stephenson has started all but one of Dundee United’s league matches since his summer transfer.The natural defensive midfielder has largely been used in a right-wing-back role this term, last lining out on March 6 in a 2-1 Scottish Cup defeat against Falkirk.Calum ScanlonThe left-back has endured a difficult 2025/26 due to injury issues, but he was handed his first start of the campaign for Cardiff City against Barnsley in League One on March 10.Isaac MabayaAfter moving to Wigan Athletic in the 2025 summer window, Mabaya has made just three appearances and not featured in any competition since August 12.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox