NewsLewis Koumas a 'real future player' for Wales - Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy expects Liverpool’s Lewis Koumas to be a ‘real future player’ for Wales.
Koumas scored his first goal at senior international level on the occasion of his 11th cap on Tuesday night.
The forward was on target with a 93rd-minute header to salvage a 1-1 draw for Wales in a friendly against Ghana in Cardiff.
“I see him as a real future player for Wales who’s going to have a big say,” said Wales head coach and former Red Bellamy. “I’m delighted for him.”
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Koumas, who advanced through the LFC Academy to debut under Jürgen Klopp in February 2024, completed the past club campaign at Hull City as they were promoted from the Championship play-offs.
Versatile to play across the attacking positions, Bellamy intends to mould him as a centre-forward when representing his country.
“[He is a] nine because we don’t really have any nines coming through and we do have a lot of wingers, brilliant wingers,” he said.
“He could definitely be a huge asset for us on the wing but, due to our lack of nines coming through the system, we’ve used him a lot in training that way and he’s really been electric.
“There’s a lot to like about Koomy. He’s such a young player and I’m over the moon he got his goal because he’s deserved it.”