Takumi Minamino Archives ⋆ LSU

Mar42020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp criticises Liverpool squad for overlooking Minamino in loss to Chelsea

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp was frustrated his Liverpool team failed to find Takumi Minamino more often in his club’s defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup. The Liverpool head coach tried to play down the loss, as they slumped to their second defeat in a row for the first time this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp said he was happy with the performance, but admitted right-back Neco Williams was one of the players who should have picked out Minamino more in the match. He said: ‘Takumi (Minamino) had a really good game. We could have used him much more often. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘If Neco (Williams) sees him once or twice he was completely free at the edge [of the box], he shot the cross more or less. If he’d seen h...

Dec192019 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp explains reason behind Takumi Minamino transfer

Premier League, Transfer Info

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was really keen to sign Takumi Minamino because of his Champions League experience. The Japan international is now a Red after the Premier League giants triggered his release clause as he cost them just £7.25m from Austria outfit Red Bull Salzburg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after Minamino put pen to paper, Klopp revealed Minamino’s ability to impress in Europe’s big competition was a big consideration. “Takumi is a very quick, very clever player, he finds space between the lines,” he said. “He is brave with the ball but also brave without the ball – a proper team player. He makes the best of himself for the benefit of others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “His Cha...

Dec182019 by JBNo Comments

Takumi Minamino to have Liverpool medical today

Premier League, Transfer Info

Takumi Minamino will undergo a medical at Liverpool on Wednesday ahead of a proposed transfer move from Red Bull Salzburg in January. The Reds began negotiations to sign the 24-year-old, who has a £7.25m release clause in his contract, last week and the attacker is now expected to officially arrive at Anfield on January 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Japanese impressed against Liverpool in their two Champions League group matches this campaign, scoring at Anfield. Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund said last week it was an "honour" to have the Champions League winners Liverpool interested in their players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino has scored seven goals in all competitions for the Austr...

Dec132019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp speaks out on Liverpool’s deal for ‘very good player’ Takumi Minamino

Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has refused to confirm Liverpool’s interest in Red Bull Salzburg attacker Takumi Minamino but concedes he has been impressed by the Japanese. The German manager, who signed a contract extension until 2024 on Friday, got a first-hand glimpse of Minamino when Salzburg faced off against Liverpool in the Champions League, scoring and assisting away at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino seemingly left a big impression, with the Reds reportedly alerted to his bargain £7.25million release clause and setting up a January transfer. However, Klopp chose not to confirm the rumours – an approach he has always taken in press conferences – though he did say that Minamino is one of many Salzburg players that caught his eye. (...

Dec122019 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool set to beat United in £7.25m race for Takumi Minamino

Premier League

Liverpool are set to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signing of Salzburg midfielder Takumi Minamino in January. The Reds are confident of landing the Japan international after discovering a £7.25m clause in the 24-year-old’s deal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Minamino impressed in both matches for Salzburg against Liverpool in the Champions League group stage, and Jurgen Klopp believes he would be an ideal addition to his squad as they target glory at home and abroad in the New Year. Minamino can play anywhere across the frontline, as well as in midfield, and would be eligible to play for a new team in the knockout stages of the Champions League after Salzburg’s demotion to the Europa League– which Liverpool secured with a 2-0...