Exactly. And Moreno is a different player to Robertson, but Lewis, by nature and design (he says he studies him carefully every game), is pretty much a carbon copy, so it would be a much smoother transition if he was given a few chances. And he's a local lad, a big reds fan, who's been with us since he was six. It would be great to see him breakthrough.
Here's a bit from last year's Echo about him:
He's an attacking left-back who loves Liverpool, making tackles and hates losing – Scouse wonderkid Adam Lewis ticks all the boxes to get Reds fans excited.
Even Anfield legend Steven Gerrard who is careful not to get carried away when talking about the potential of youngsters in his Under-18s side, struggled to hold back his enthusiasm, declaring: “Going forward, I haven't seen anyone as good as him at that age in terms of quality and what he can deliver in the final third.”
But just who is the hot prospect who is making waves at the Kirkby Academy?
Born on November 8 1999, Lewis, who who attended Rainhill High School, turned 18 earlier this month.
Despite his tender years he's already a veteran at the club as he's been with the Reds since Under-6s level.
He's also had a dramatic shift in his fledgling career having previously played in the number 10 role as an attacking midfield playmaker.
Lewis' cheeky demeanour belies a steely determination – he describes himself as “funny, handsome and good to be around” - as he has bounced back from a broken leg while playing for the Under-16 two seasons ago.
When asked to describe LFC in three words, Lewis says: “Fantastic, amazing, love” and when speaking on the prospect of playing for the senior team, he declares: “I’m a Liverpool supporter, I want to be a Liverpool player and it was 100 per cent Liverpool for me.
“It means absolutely everything for me to put on that red shirt every week. Every time I put on that red shirt I get really excited.”
At school, PE was predictably his favourite subject but away from football he also enjoys “a bit of tennis” of which he remarks “I'm quite good at.”
Although Lewis has put his midfield days behind him and is currently operating at left-wing back, the respect between himself and coach Gerrard remains mutual.
The younger man admits its an honour to be making his way in the game under one of football's all-time greats and although he was only five at the time of the 2005 Champions League final, he describes Istanbul as the greatest game he's ever watched.
Asked what it's like to learn his trade under an Anfield icon, Lewis says: “It’s unbelievable. He’s my dream player and I looked up to him from when I was very young.
"He gives you so much confidence and he’s just like a normal person now. I don’t just see him as a legend now, as he is a coach and he is here to help us because he has been in that situation before.”
Gerrard told the ECHO: “Adam's been doing it for us all season long. I'm been singing his praises all along.
“If Adam can keep his consistency up I don't think he'll be around this team much longer.Even Anfield legend Steven Gerrard who is careful not to get carried away when talking about the potential of youngsters in his Under-18s side, struggled to hold back his enthusiasm, declaring: “Going forward, I haven't seen anyone as good as him at that age in terms of quality and what he can deliver in the final third.”
But just who is the hot prospect who is making waves at the Kirkby Academy?
Born on November 8 1999, Lewis, who who attended Rainhill High School, turned 18 earlier this month.
Despite his tender years he's already a veteran at the club as he's been with the Reds since Under-6s level.
He's also had a dramatic shift in his fledgling career having previously played in the number 10 role as an attacking midfield playmaker.
Lewis' cheeky demeanour belies a steely determination – he describes himself as “funny, handsome and good to be around” - as he has bounced back from a broken leg while playing for the Under-16 two seasons ago.
When asked to describe LFC in three words, Lewis says: “Fantastic, amazing, love” and when speaking on the prospect of playing for the senior team, he declares: “I’m a Liverpool supporter, I want to be a Liverpool player and it was 100 per cent Liverpool for me.
“It means absolutely everything for me to put on that red shirt every week. Every time I put on that red shirt I get really excited.”
At school, PE was predictably his favourite subject but away from football he also enjoys “a bit of tennis” of which he remarks “I'm quite good at.”
Although Lewis has put his midfield days behind him and is currently operating at left-wing back, the respect between himself and coach Gerrard remains mutual.
The younger man admits its an honour to be making his way in the game under one of football's all-time greats and although he was only five at the time of the 2005 Champions League final, he describes Istanbul as the greatest game he's ever watched.
Asked what it's like to learn his trade under an Anfield icon, Lewis says: “It’s unbelievable. He’s my dream player and I looked up to him from when I was very young.
"He gives you so much confidence and he’s just like a normal person now. I don’t just see him as a legend now, as he is a coach and he is here to help us because he has been in that situation before.”
Gerrard told the ECHO: “Adam's been doing it for us all season long. I'm been singing his praises all along.
“I want to keep him for as long as I can but for me he's such a threat on the left side.”
