Lewis Koumas impressed in Wales' 1‑0 loss to Portugal during Nations League play, with a close‑range shot blocked on the line by Manchester City's Ruben Dias. Craig Bellamy praised the 21‑year‑old's work‑rate and improvement, noting his readiness to become a key Welsh asset. After previous loans at Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull City, Liverpool decided to keep Koumas for the season, a sign of his growing talent.

Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams, who left Liverpool in 2022, highlighted Koumas's relentless work‑horse mentality and confidence boost. With upcoming matches against Denmark and Norway, Koumas will have more chances to stake his claim in the Wales shirt, offering Bellamy the young forward he has long sought.