Andoni Iraola hails ‘contagious’ Liverpool youngster for impact in Spurs win

Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola commended his young players for their significant impact in the team's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham. The standout performance came from 20-year-old Lewis Koumas, who scored and made a remarkable impact in his fifth appearance for the Reds. Iraola noted that Koumas' energy was "contagious" for the rest of the team, praising his constant pressure on Tottenham's defense.

Other notable performances included James McConnell, Trey Nyoni, and Rio Ngumoha, all of whom showed their athleticism and commitment during the match. Iraola also highlighted the contributions of star players Bradley Barcola, Victor Munoz, and Jeremy Jacquet, who joined a £220million squad led by Alisson Becker and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Despite the intensity shown by the young players, Iraola admitted that changes were necessary due to the team's lack of energy in recent games. Tottenham's Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in finishing and finishing better in clear situations, but expressed his disappointment with the result and his belief in his team's ability to bounce back.