Player to Watch Takumi Minamino Since joining from Red Bull Salzburg, Minamino has been slowly integrated into the first-team setup by Jurge...
Player to Watch
Takumi Minamino
Since joining from Red Bull Salzburg, Minamino has been slowly integrated into the first-team setup by Jurgen Klopp. In fact, since making his Liverpool debut against Everton in the FA Cup fourth round, the Japanese forward has only made one further appearance, which came against Wolves earlier this week.
With Sadio Mane out for an indefinite period, Minamino is essentially competing with Divock Origi and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for one spot in the side, provided Mane is out for a considerable period. This is, therefore, his chance to make an impression on Klopp and cement his place in the side.
A game changing performance, despite the stature of Shrewsbury Town, could go a long way in what is going to be a long season ahead when the run-in is going to be congested. A big occasion for Minamino, will he rise to the fore?
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