Liverpool’s young talent, Lewis Koumas, is on the brink of receiving his first senior call-up for Wales. At just 18 years old, Koumas has already made an impressive debut for Wales Under-21 and is expected to be named in Rob Page’s squad for the upcoming friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia in June.
Rob Page is looking to give exposure to emerging talent during these friendly matches as he emphasizes the importance of integrating young players into the squad to prepare for future competitions such as the Nations League and World Cup qualifiers. Page expressed his desire to see Koumas in action during training sessions with the national team after being impressed by his performance at Anfield.
Koumas, who is the son of former Wales midfielder Jason 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. Rob Page aims to provide opportunities for promising young players to gain valuable experience in the national team setup as he focuses on building a team that can continue their success on the international stage in upcoming competitions.
Lewis Koumas is one such young player who has shown great promise at Anfield and now has a chance to prove himself at the national level. With a combination of established stars and rising talents like him, Wales aims to continue its dominance on the international stage.
