Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says the energy of Koumas was “contagious” following his man of the match performance against Tottenham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win but it was Koumas who caught the eye of many as he fought for every second of his 85 minute performance.
Speaking after the clash, he thanked Iraola for his support as he seeks to make more an impact for the Reds over the coming campaign.
"A lot of it is about what I do off the ball. The gaffer has shown trust in me that I can carry out his plans in terms of how we want to play tactically. I was happy to do that for him.
"It gives me so much motivation, the fact that he's putting me in for a game like this. I want to kick on now. I definitely feel like I'm playing for the fans and they were amazing."
Asked who inspires him, Koumas named Welsh legend as well as former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Bale and Liverpool legend Owen will have been a great role models growing up.
"I had a lot of players I liked watching. In terms of trying to be like someone, it would be Michael Owen. He was a bit before me, but I loved watching videos of him.
"I knew him from playing with my dad. Also, the likes of Gareth Bale. Those types of players — all about pace and finishing. You never know when your last time on the pitch for Liverpool is going to be. I just try to leave everything out there every time."
After previous spells with Stoke, Birmingham and Hull on loan, Koumas is now 20 years old and looks more than ready to earn his place in the side.