Following a 2-2 draw against Newcastle United in the opening match of the new Premier League season, Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas, who came off the bench to make his Premier League debut, was interviewed by the club's official website.

Lewis, first of all, congratulations on your Premier League debut. We'll talk more about that later. There must have been mixed emotions at the end of the match, right?

Yes, it was a very fast-paced match with plenty of ups and downs. We needed momentum in the closing stages, and then Victor (Muñoz) won a penalty that helped us level the score.

What about the goals you conceded? Overall, was it disappointing to concede in those ways?

Yes, I think they were just a couple of counterattacks. I think we can easily improve on those issues, and yes, we'll work on them in training this week.

Looking at how the match unfolded, when we levelled it to 1-1, there was almost a feeling that we had the momentum and were set for a typical "Liverpool comeback," but it was indeed a very difficult away match.

Yes, it was very difficult. It's not easy playing in an atmosphere like that. But I think we handled it well, and then we showed resilience, managing to bounce back and secure the draw.

I also noticed you were warming up throughout the match. You clearly were very keen to get on the pitch and influence the game, as you have done throughout preseason. When were you told to come on? What instructions did the manager give you?

Yes, initially I was just told to warm up, and then I received the instruction to get ready to come on as a substitute. The manager told me to go out and inject energy, make more runs in behind the defence, and try to create chances. I'm pleased we managed to do that in the end.

This is clearly a huge moment for you, isn't it? I know you're approaching 100 career appearances, but making your Premier League debut must be something you've dreamed of since you were a kid.

Yes, this is the pinnacle. To be honest, I'm very emotional. Now that this moment has finally arrived, it takes me back to those early days. You know, my mum sacrificed everything to get me to every training session. I remember being at Crewe, at Tranmere, and my mum quietly did everything for me there. So ultimately, it's thanks to her that I'm here. Now that we've reached this point, yes, it's a happy family moment, and I'm really pleased she could witness it in person.

It's interesting how people always mention that, isn't it? At those crucial moments when you're about to succeed, the first people young men think of are always their mums and dads, their brothers and sisters.

Yes, that's all the hard work that goes unseen behind the scenes. Yes, as I said, in my eyes, my mum deserves the biggest thanks.

So how are you thinking now? Because I know you've always had a very good mentality, whether you'll be loaned out again or stay here, you'll always give your best. But making your Premier League debut and having an ending like that changes things a bit, doesn't it?

Yes, of course. I feel I also have the ability to influence games in the Premier League. It's great to have made my debut, but ultimately, I want to take it further, score goals, and try to help the team achieve a better league position. So, yes, we'll see objectively what happens next.

To sum it up from a team perspective, sometimes you can't win a match, but it's important not to lose. Getting a crucial penalty in the closing stages and securing a point in this very difficult away match is, hopefully, something positive we can take away.

Yes, that's what top players do. We couldn't win the match, so we found a way to get a point. And the players responsible stepped up in the crucial moments. Szoboszlai scored the penalty, and it was right in the corner—unsaveable. So that was a decisive moment, and getting that away point is good. We'll turn our attention to next week.

The penalty was taken beautifully under such immense pressure.

Yes, under the spotlight, under pressure. You really couldn't ask anyone else to take it.

One final question—what are the prospects for next week? Obviously, we return to Anfield. We need to use this match as a stepping stone now, don't we? To really show our intent and show the true Liverpool.

Yes, of course. I think we'll return to Anfield to play in the Premier League, so with the backing of the home fans, that in itself will be a huge help for us.

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