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Latest News About Midfielder Koumas demands for more first-team action under Iraola

Liverpool academy product Lewis Koumas wants more first-team minutes under new manager Andoni Iraola. His summer tour opportunity comes after Iraola’s first match in charge saw Liverpool defeat Sunderland by 4-2 in Nashville. Sunderland, freshly lost to by Liverpool, now appears as a likely loan option for Koumas. The young joined Sunderland’s preseason setup this week but may face heavy competition for playing time from other homegrown players. Iraola started his tenure on July 24, 2026, with Koumas one of several academy products pushing for a larger involvement in the first team.

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