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When Liverpool announced the signing of Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg many fans were wondering what position he would play. Is he a centre midfielder? A number 10? A versatile attacker? Yesterday's game should put some of those questions to rest as Klopp deployed Minamino as the false nine, the Roberto Firmino role. Despite his debut being with an abundance of youngsters and fringe players where rustiness was expected, Minamino's first performance not only showed technical ability and skill but …

Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the "super" debut of Takumi Minamino as Liverpool's second-string lineup beat Everton 1-0 at Anfield in the FA Cup. Minamino made his first appearance for The Reds having joined last week from Red Bull Salzburg. The Japan international played in the middle of the front three and Klopp was delighted with his contribution, considering it was his first game. Curtis Jones scored the only goal of the game just a minute after Minamino was replaced …

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp couldn't hide his enthusiasm when giving his view on The Reds' new signing Takumi Minamino, who will join the club on January 1st. Minamino will join Liverpool from RB Salzburg in the new year after successfully passing a medical on Merseyside yesterday. Klopp and the first-team are currently in Qatar where they beat Mexican club Monterrey 2-1 in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Now they face Brazilian side Flamengo in the final on Saturday …

Pending a successful medical, Liverpool will sign Japan international Takumi Minamino from RB Salzburg in January. After impressing twice against the Reds in this season's Champions League group stage, the 24 year old will join £7.25M after the European Champions elected to trigger his paltry release clause. Capable of playing across the front three, off the striker or even as the most advanced central midfielder in a three, Minamino could well prove to be another shrewd piece of transfer business …

In the 56th-minute of Liverpool's 4-3 win over Red Bull Salzburg at Anfield, Hee-Chan Hwang exploited the space on the left. Hwang wrapped his foot around the ball and put in a cross which would find its way to Takumi Minamino. The 24-year-old had been calling for it, arms raised, as he raced towards Liverpool's penalty area. With the pass travelling probably 40 yards to reach him, Minamino still had plenty of work to do. He kept his eyes on …

Liverpool have been linked with countless players over recent months. Timo Werner’s name has reemerged again, Jadon Sancho reportedly tops the club’s wishlist, Ryan Fraser got a mention a couple of weeks back and the French press even claimed the Reds wanted to sign Neymar. And what is without thinking about Kylian #Mbappe2020. The prices varied but it was clear the Premier League leaders would have to part with a substantial amount of money to reinforce their attacking options. That …

Liverpool are reportedly looking to sign Red Bull Salzburg playmaker Takumi Minamino and could try to get the deal done as early as next month. As reported by Paul Joyce in The Times, Jurgen Klopp, his backroom staff and many of The Reds' first-team players have been impressed with Minamino's performances in both games against Liverpool in this season's Champions League. The 24-year-old Japanese international can play in attacking midfield or anywhere along the frontline. He scored two goals, including …