Japan’s FW Takumi Minamino (26), who moved from Liverpool to Southampton for a limited time, scored a goal in their debut match. He participated in the starting lineup against Newcastle in enemy territory. In the 30th minute of the first half of 0-2, when he escaped from the left side pass with a touch, he stabbed a powerful left-handed shot. The team lost, but only four days after the electric shock transfer was announced. Delivered “TAKUMI TIME” to the world.

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The debut match four days after the shocking transfer announcement. On the official Southampton Instagram, “TAKUMI TIME” was entered in anticipation of future success.

That time zone came in the first half at 30 minutes from 0-2. Minamino responded to a quick pass from the left side in front of the penalty area. I left the opponent DF with a touch. The court where it rains completely. As I lost my balance on the muddy ground, I regained my posture and left foot flash (Issen). We had a strong No. 1 transfer to the near side of the goal. He settled on a pose of guts and raised his sword with a joyous expression.

Starting formation in the left position of the second row. Not only did he haggle many times, but depending on the situation, he shone the path that created an opportunity from the volunteer position. On defense, he dropped to the left-back position, picked up the shoots of the opponent’s attack and ran through the field endlessly. No additional points were given, but he made a full appearance and showed the meaning of his existence.

He is the representative of Japan and wears number 10. In January last year, he moved from Salzburg to Liverpool with a transfer fee of £ 7.25 million (about 1 billion yen) under a four-year contract. and a half until the summer of 2012. Last season, he participated in 10 league games and won the championship. This season, he scored the league’s long-awaited first goal in December last year, but since then, his turn has been drastically reduced, with one midgame appearance in seven games.

The electric shock transfer was decided on the last day of the winter transfer deadline. The match against Manchester U on day 2 of the previous section was not registered in time and was from the bench. Minamino, who was starved for participation, carved “SHOW TIME” in the form of a goal.[Naoki Kurita]