Jurgen Klopp has been talking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s match against Tottenham on Saturday. The big fat Liverpool quiz of 2019 – how much do you remember about the last year at Anfield? The 52-year-old covered a variety of different topics, such as injuries, and his Spurs counterpart Jose Mourinho. He was also asked where he plans to use Takumi Minamino in the future. He replied: “He can play second striker, all that stuff, for Japan he plays as No.9, he can play on the wing.”
The 22-time Japan international is clearly versatile, and some fans were delighted by the way Klopp explained that he can use him in a number of positions.
Having a player who can cover so many areas of the pitch when he is selected should be worth his weight in gold for his boss, and as the Reds chase that first Premier League title in 30 years, he could give them an added edge.
It appears some would like to see him line up in a number 10/playmaker position.
Whilst he has not played too many games in that position, Transfermarkt still says he has appeared 34 times in attacking midfield, and he has done rather well, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists during that time.
There are a few comedians about as well, it seems.
Klopp may be good, but not that good. Although it would be funny to see Minamino’s 5 ft 8 in frame between the sticks!
One fan has even suggested that he could be used like another Liverpool player.
The Switzerland international has played in a variety of positions for Klopp, including left-wing, right-wing and centre-forward, so it is a good comparison to make.
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We will see over the coming months where the former Borussia Dortmund boss uses him in his starting XI.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are interested in this 23-year-old compared to Arjen Robben.