Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas scored an excellent acrobatic purpose for Stoke and offered an help as his workforce drew 2-2 in opposition to Bristol Metropolis.
Koumas has impressed on mortgage at Stoke this season and produced one among his finest performances but throughout his newest Championship match.
The 19-year-old performed as an attacking midfielder on Tuesday night time for supervisor Narcis Pelach, making an instantaneous affect within the match as he scored an excellent purpose simply two minutes in.
Not lengthy after kick-off, Eric Bocat put in a first-time cross to Thomas Cannon who headed the ball down in the direction of Koumas.
The Welsh worldwide, along with his again to purpose, then held off an opposition defender earlier than swivelling and firing the bouncing ball powerfully to the goalkeeper’s proper.
Simply 12 minutes later, Koumas was concerned once more as Stoke doubled their early lead.
Receiving on the left along with his confidence excessive, he might have gone for purpose however had the presence of thoughts to place the ball again throughout the field for Andrew Moran to complete.
Sadly for the Potters, the second half was a special story as Bristol Metropolis scored twice in fast succession after the break and Koumas was withdrawn 71 minutes in.
Regardless of the consequence, followers nonetheless praised Koumas’ efficiency – and never for the primary time this season.
Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas scored an OUTRAGEOUS acrobatic strike for Stoke Metropolis tonight ????
Additionally grabbed the help for his or her different purpose. Quietly having a category mortgage spell ? pic.twitter.com/woVQrDhkeZ
— Rising Ballers (@RisingBallers_) October 22, 2024
??????? Lewis Koumas created probably the most probabilities (4) for Stoke Metropolis tonight.
He additionally gained 100% of his tackles (1/1).
Concerned in each targets with a purpose and an help whereas taking part in in a no.10 position.
5 purpose contributions up to now this season.
The #LFC loanee has a really vibrant future. pic.twitter.com/4hAtWSmXCe
— Bence Bocsák (@BenBocsak) October 22, 2024
My greatest concern is Liverpool, Brighton and Leicester recalling their gamers in January if our type doesn’t enhance. I do know I might if I used to be them.
Koumas is one among our greatest gamers.
Moran is our greatest midfielder.
Cannon seems a participant, would rating masses some place else.— Will (@WillM_94) October 22, 2024
Elsewhere within the Championship, Kaide Gordon skilled a 2-2 comeback as properly however, not like Koumas, completed the sport positively.
Taking part in for Norwich, Liverpool’s 20-year-old loanee got here on at half time with the Canaries 2-1 down earlier than Shane Duffy equalised on the hour mark.
For Wigan, Calvin Ramsay additionally got here on at half time, in a 2-1 defeat in opposition to Mansfield on the Brick Neighborhood Stadium.
Liverpool’s centre-back partnership from the 2020/21 season was additionally in motion – Rhys Williams taking part in 77 minutes for Morecambe in opposition to Wimbledon and Nat Phillips making a cameo look for Derby in opposition to Oxford United.
