It was a nervy return to Anfield for the European Champions on Wednesday night.
Liverpool cruised into an early 3-0 lead against Salzburg and it looked like it was going to be one of those magical nights for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The Austrian side replied with three goals of their own, however, to give Liverpool a huge fright.
Although Salzburg left Merseyside with no points to show for their incredible performance, they impressed everyone inside Anfield.
One player in particular, Takumi Minamino, had Liverpool fans in awe with his performance.
These Reds supporters took to Twitter to heap praise on the 24-year-old.
That Takumi Minamino for them tonight was a joke, what a player he is
— . (@benjhiness6) October 3, 2019
Takumi Minamino vs. Liverpool:
100% final third pass accuracy
10 ball recoveries
4 tackles won
2/3 shots on target
2/3 take-ons
1 assist
1 goalHuge performance. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/GdJtOd5cXu
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 2, 2019
Hi @LFC,
Can you sign Takumi Minamino this upcoming transfer in January?
Sincerely,
Us. pic.twitter.com/eumwR5ntpn— Aliff H. (@AlepHazwan) October 3, 2019
What a fantastic comeback from Red Bull Salzburg and one they absolutely deserve. Takumi Minamino has been superb here. Liverpool have been horribly complacent since their own third goal.
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) October 2, 2019
We should get takumi Minamino next in the next window
— danieri (@_iwawero) October 3, 2019
That Takumi Minamino for them tonight was a joke, what a player he is
— . (@benjhiness6) October 3, 2019
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It’s fair to say Minamino has gained a number of fans after his performance at Anfield.
The technique for his goal was incredible – to take a volley like that first time and control it so well showed exactly what a technical player he is.
It has been a long time since a player has come to Anfield and controlled the midfield like he did in the second half.
If such superb performances keep being produced by Minamino, this won’t be the last we hear of him.
The Japan international has already been linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe, less than 24 hours after his display.
Klopp and his scouting team will be keeping a firm eye on Salzburg’s star after Wednesday’s game.
