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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UNLEASH KOUMAS: LET HIM HUNT CITY DOWN I've got a feeling Lewis Koumas could be absolutely made for Sunday's occasion at Anfield. With Isak and Gakpo missing, I'd throw the lad straight into the starting XI and tell him to play as though his life depended on every loose ball, every misplaced pass, every moment of hesitation in that Manchester City defence. Set him loose like a yard dog. Let him chase, harass, snap at heels and make those defenders dread the sight of him charging towards them. Remember Andy Robertson's extraordinary press against City in 2018? That glorious, almost deranged pursuit of the ball that had Anfield roaring with every stride. That's the sort of energy I want from Koumas. He gave us a glimpse against Tottenham in the cup. Relentless running, genuine aggression, an appetite for the dirty work that can transform the mood of an entire stadium. Iraola called his energy contagious. Quite right, too. And Sunday demands precisely that. City will arrive at Anfield surrounded by controversy, facing an atmosphere that promises to be ferocious from the first whistle. Liverpool must embrace it, feed off it and make every City player feel the weight of the occasion. Koumas has the youthful fearlessness for such a task. Give him the responsibility, trust his instincts and encourage him to make a glorious nuisance of himself. There are more accomplished footballers available to Iraola, certainly. But football occasionally produces an occasion perfectly suited to a particular character. I reckon this could be Koumas's moment. Would you start him against City? I absolutely would.