Pep Lijnders’ spoke about Takumi Minamino and his role in Jurgen Klopp’s squad ahead of Norwich City vs Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
Minamino has struggled to make an impact since arriving from RB Salzburg in January 2020, with the Japan international joining Southampton on loan for the second half of last season.
However, the forward could be in line for a start at Carrow Road on Tuesday against Norwich.
And Lijnders, Klopp’s assistant manager at Liverpool, was enthusiastic about the intelligence and potential of Minamino.
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