Forward reveals talks over potential Liverpool return

Key Highlights

• His current loan at Birmingham City was meant to accelerate momentum built during an eye catching year in the Championship.
• Instead, it has become a lesson in patience, timing and circumstance, all watched closely by Liverpool. Koumas loan experiences shaping developmentKoumas spent the 2024-25 campaign at Stoke City, featuring close to 50 times across competitions.
• It was a demanding season, physically and mentally, and one that helped define his identity as a senior footballer rather than a promising academy graduate. Photo: IMAGOThat progress persuaded Liverpool to sanction another Championship loan, this time with Birmingham City, a club with promotion ambitions and a manager keen on proactive football.
• Opportunities, however, were sporadic early on.
• Matchday squads came and went, starts were limited, and rhythm proved elusive. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOnly recently has the picture shifted.