Liverpool may now decide to keep hold of player in potential surprise U-turn - journalist

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Liverpool youngster Lewis Koumas has been backed to again head out on loan for the 2026/27 season, but now it appears as though that may not be the case. It’s the first minutes for the lads this season, so we’re just looking to keep training and working hard.

It was tough, it’s everyone’s first game back. It’s just the first 45 in the tank for everyone.” Koumas had spells on loan at Championship pair Birmingham City and Hull City last season, and the general consensus has been that he will join another temporary club this summer.

But according to The Athletic‘s Gregg Evans, there is a chance that the attacker could be retained instead, remaining a part of Andoni Iraola’s first-team plans: “Other youngsters, including Keyrol Figueroa and Wellity Lucky, may also leave on loan before the end of the window, but Liverpool are still deciding what to do next with Koumas and may keep him around as cover.” Should Liverpool keep Lewis Koumas this summer? Then again, Liverpool are light in attacking areas, not helped by Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury absence, and Koumas would provide versatility, being able to shine on the right wing and in a central role.