ANDONI IRAOLA handed a league debut against Newcastle to a rising star with a name that will be familiar to Prem fans.

kicked off their competitive season with an against Newcastle at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League 2026/27Lewis Koumas made his Premier League debut for Liverpool against Newcastle Credit: Getty NINTCHDBPICT000004106786Lewis is the son of former West Brom and Wigan striker Jason Koumas Credit: PA:Press Association

The Magpies led the match twice but an injury-time penalty handed the chance to equalise from the spot,

But while it was not the dream start to the season Liverpool as a whole were hoping for, it was a .

The 20-year-old winger arrived for his first Prem appearance as he was substituted on in the 78th minute in place of .

He didn’t get too much time on the ball, but was on the pitch to celebrate a memorable moment after the late penalty rescued a point with almost the last kick of the game.

It must have also been an equally special day for his dad, Premier League cult hero Jason Koumas.

The 46-year-old was himself released by Liverpool as an academy star, before making the switch to Tranmere Rovers.

He made over 100 appearances for the side before joining Prem outfit .

He impressed in his first season with the club despite suffering relegation, winning their player of the season award.

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He went on to add stints with Wigan and Cardiff in his native .

He made 34 appearances for the nation,

At 20, he already has 12 appearances for the Dragons, scoring his first goal in a friendly against in June.

While Sunday marked his first Premier League outing, he has already after loans with Stoke, Birmingham and Hull over the past two seasons.