SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Bellamy hails 'outstanding' Koumas after Portugal display
Lewis Koumas's fearless showing in Lisbon has Wales believing they've found their next star.
L. Koumas
player
Age
21
Club
Liverpool
Position
Forward
Nationality
Wales
Key stat
Shot blocked on line by Rúben Dias
What happened. Lewis Koumas impressed for Wales in their 1-0 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with his close-range shot blocked on the line by Rúben Dias. Manager Craig Bellamy praised the Liverpool forward, saying he was 'outstanding' and 'belongs here'.
- Koumas's work-rate and quality stood out despite the loss.
- Bellamy noted Koumas's development since first exposing him two years ago.
- Liverpool kept Koumas this season after loans at Stoke, Birmingham, and Hull.
“I thought he was outstanding and I'm thinking, 'he belongs here'.”
— Craig Bellamy
Koumas will look to build on this performance as Wales continue their Nations League campaign.
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