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Koumas shines for Wales and Liverpool
21-year-old Lewis Koumas proves his worth for Wales and Liverpool
In brief
21-year-old Lewis Koumas proves his worth for Wales and Liverpool Koumas' consistent performances at Liverpool and Wales are building his reputation as a key player Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Koumas blocks Portugal shot
Koumas' close-range shot was blocked by Manchester City's Ruben Dias in the 74th minute.
“The positive part is you expose one or two players to this moment, I remember doing it about two years ago in Turkey with Koumas”
Wales' next hope
Craig Bellamy hopes Koumas becomes Wales' next Harry Wilson after Portugal's narrow win.
“I thought he was outstanding and I'm thinking, 'he belongs here'”
Koumas' Liverpool stay
Liverpool kept Koumas despite previous loans at Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull City.
“They kept him on at Anfield. You don't get the choice to stay”
Koumas' growth
Neco Williams says Koumas' confidence and work-rate are improving with each game.
“His confidence is growing each game. The more games he plays, the older he gets, the more experience he gets, he'll become better and better”
Wales' next challenge
Wales faces Denmark and Norway in upcoming Nations League matches.
At a glance
Koumas' consistent performances at Liverpool and Wales are building his reputation as a key player
