Liverpool’s young sensation Lewis Koumas is set to receive his first senior call-up for Wales. At just 18 years old, Koumas has been making waves in the football world and is expected to be a part of Rob Page’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia in June.
The forward, who is the son of former Wales midfielder Jason Koumas, made an impressive Wales Under-21 debut with a winning goal against Lithuania in March. This performance caught the attention of Rob Page, who is looking to give exposure to emerging talent during these friendly matches. According to Page, integrating young players into the squad is crucial in preparing for future competitions such as the Nations League and World Cup qualifiers.
Born in Chester, Koumas has been part of the Liverpool academy since he was 11 years old. He signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in January 2023 and has already made an impact by scoring on his senior debut in the FA Cup. With experienced players like Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies dealing with injuries, Page is looking to include fresh faces like Koumas in the squad to build for the future.
Following the June friendlies, Wales will begin their Nations League campaign with matches against Turkey and Montenegro in September. Page is focused on providing opportunities for promising young players to gain valuable experience in the national team setup. With a combination of established stars and rising talents, Wales aims to continue their success on the international stage in the upcoming competitions.
As Page puts it, “We are committed to developing our young players and giving them every chance to succeed at international level.” With Koumas being one of those talented young players, he could be a key player for Wales as they embark on their journey towards becoming one of Europe’s top footballing nations.
