Ian Rush singles out Liverpool preseason star as first 'breakout' player for Andoni Iraola

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Koumas could feature again for Iraola's side, and Rush is confident he can continue building momentum. He's Welsh, obviously, and I'm Welsh as well," Rush said.

He's been on loan at Hull City, and now he's come back, and now he's got to prove to the manager that he can play regularly in the first team." Koumas has already scored in preseason after a successful loan spell in 2025-26 (Image: 2026 Bill Barrett/ISI Photos) Koumas has been with Liverpool since he was 11, and is the son of former professional soccer player Jason Koumas. After graduating from Liverpool's academy, Koumas was loaned to Stoke City during Arne Slot's first year in charge.

I think I've played nearly 110 games now, so I'm just really happy with how it's going and just excited for what's next." Shortly after Koumas' season ended, news filtered through that Slot had been fired by Liverpool. The likelihood is that Koumas will be loaned out again this season, but the Welsh star feels confident about what's to come.