Liverpool fans pick the youngster they want to join the first-team squad after watching them in pre-season
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Liverpool are heading back to the UK after completing their tour of the USA with a defeat against Leeds United on Sunday.Despite a worrying collapse which saw them concede four goals in 25 minutes against Leeds, the three games played generally brought positivity, with fans pleased to see more energy and industry from the Liverpool squad under Andoni Iraola.As ever in pre-season, there were also some talents from the Liverpool academy to keep an eye on, and when Rousing The Kop asked fans on social media to named which youngster they would like to keep around the first-team next season, Lewis Koumas appeared as the player supporters are most keen to see in the senior team. What has been your main takeaway from Liverpool’s pre-season under Andoni Iraola?
Photo by Ian Horrocks/Sunderland AFC via Getty Images Fans want to see Lewis Koumas stick aroundKoumas was perhaps not the most likely candidate to shoot into first-team contention prior to the three friendlies in the US, but his work-rate, versatility and finishing ability have definitely caught the eye.“Koumas, based in the 3 pre-season outings,” one supporter said on RTK‘s X page when asked to choose between the Welsh youngster, Calvin Ramsay, Kieran Morrison and Luke Chambers. “But all 4 should get a chance during the season.”For those sharing their views on Facebook, the 20-year-old forward was the most commonly commented name, surprisingly moving ahead of Morrison and Chambers, who both joined Koumas on the scoresheet in the US.However, others were keen to stress that the Wales international is not the only one who deserves his chance under Iraola in 2026/27.READ MORE: Ranking Liverpool’s pre-season youngsters from least to most impressive as Reds return home from USPhoto by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images“All of them [should be in the squad],” said one fan.
“Liverpool need these youngster for domestic cup competition…. regular starter focus for Premier League and Champions League.”“I think we’ll need to keep Koumas, Ramsay and Chambers at least,” someone else agreed.Meanwhile, Chambers also received some love from supporters after filling in well – and scoring against Leeds – while out of position at centre-back.“Chambers he is the only who deserve the boy is greatest,” one fan claimed.Ifeanyi Ndukwe was inarguably Liverpool’s most impressive young player across the three matches, but with the Austrian unable to register and play for the Reds this season, Koumas may be the one for fans to pin their hopes on throughout the coming campaign. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox