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Firmino has not scored in all competitions and has only had two assists in five Premier League games this season.
Former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock praised Takumi Minamino’s performance after the Reds beat Ajax.
Liverpool beat Ajax 1-0 in the first match of Group D of the Champions League at the Johan Cruijff Arena, early Thursday morning (10/22) West Indonesian time.
Liverpool’s victory came thanks to an own goal fullback opponent, Nicolás Tagliafico, who misses a cross from Sadio Mane in the 35th minute.
Meanwhile, manager Jurgen Klopp only played Minamino in the 60th minute to replace Mane.
“You can definitely see the difference with Minamino’s presence up front. Either the way he holds the ball or makes the attack more consistent, “Warnock said. BBC Radio 5 Live.
“He did better than what Firmino did in the first half. Everything positive that happened in the second half happened in combination. “
“It allows Liverpool’s midfield to push the blocks higher. That’s what makes the defensive line go up 5-10 yards to stop the opponent’s long ball. “
“What has been done is to pressure the Ajax players and force the ball to deflate or their helmets are not simple [sulit dikontrol]. Every operant they do is under pressure, ”he added.
Minamino brought in from Salzburg by activating a £ 7.25 million buyout clause in January 2019. So far, the Japanese player has appeared in 21 matches in all competitions with three goals and one contribution. help.
