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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised Takumi Minamino on the club’s official website.
Klopp was impressed by the performance of the 25-year-old Japanese international, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or winger, during Liverpool’s 7-2 win over Lincoln City away from home in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday. the afternoon.
Minamino scored twice for the Reds and was a constant problem for the home team’s defensive unit.
Klopp has been enthusiastic about the 25-year-old, and while analyzing his performance, the German has highlighted the pressure of the Japanese international.
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Klopp told Liverpool’s official website about Minamino: “I loved Taki’s game tonight, to be honest – he was absolutely outstanding and he was involved in so many situations.
“More and more, I think we all realize where his qualities are. Wherever he plays at the end, he will end up in the center: if he plays on the left wing or on the right, he will play in the middle spaces or in the center because that is where he has his true strength. It looked really good.
“The opponent had to kick seven times [after our goals] and the first guy to chase the opponent again when he got the pass was Taki. He set the pace for all these pressure and back pressure situations, so I really liked tonight’s game a lot. “
Making progress in Liverpool
Minamino joined Liverpool from RB Salzburg in January 2020, and his impact on the Reds in the second half of last season was minimal.
According to WhoScored, the Japan international forward made two starts and eight substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Merseyside side in the second half of last season, and played seven minutes in the Champions League.
On Thursday night, the 25-year-old made four shots, two of which ended in a goal, made a key pass, had 80% passing accuracy, took 57 touches, made two tackles and made a cross, according to WhoScored. .
The 25-year-old is growing as a player at current Liverpool, and he could prove to be brilliant for the Reds this season.
In other news, the Club is now giving the captain’s armband to the player, after Arsenal have made an offer for it.
