Alan Shearer makes Takumi Minamino prediction

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer believes that Reds forward Takumi Minamino will be the perfect option when called upon by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds triggered Minamino’s £7.25 million release clause last month, which meant he officially joined the club from Salzburg on January 1.

Minamino made his Liverpool debut against Everton in the FA Cup last weekend. The Reds were 1-0 victors courtesy of Curtis Jones’ second-half strike. Leading into the clash, Minamino was the key talking point for Shearer.

Shearer told the BBC: “He scored [at Anfield against Liverpool when playing for Salzburg], 24 years of age.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Djibril Sidibe of Everton is challenged by Takumi Minamino of Liverpool during the FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 05, 2020 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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“When you look at the price that they’ve paid for him, just over £7m was his release clause, he’ll fit perfectly I think into this Liverpool team – It’s going to be very difficult to get into it.

“In terms of where he plays he can play anywhere along that forward line. He’s already got nine goals this season so what an opportunity for him, starting with today.”

Shearer is correct in terms of everything he said. Minamino will have to settle for the bench for the time being, but he does give Liverpool depth.

As Minamino is only 24 years old, he has plenty of football ahead of him. His time as one of Klopp’s regulars will arguably come, but he does need to be patient.

Liverpool’s next assignment is Tottenham Hotpsur away in the Premier League. Minamino is unlikely to start come the weekend.

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