# Koumas shines for Wales and Liverpool

> 21-year-old Lewis Koumas proves his worth for Wales and Liverpool
- Title: Koumas shines for Wales and Liverpool · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: lewis koumas, wales, liverpool, nations league, craig bellamy, andoni iraola, sports, Koumas, shines, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmed7jqjnz66o
- Published: 2026-09-25T13:12:40.601+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis koumas, wales, liverpool, nations league, craig bellamy, andoni iraola, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Koumas' consistent performances at Liverpool and Wales are building his reputation as a key player