Minamino's First Match After Transferring to Liverpool: FA Cup Against Everton on the 6th?

Takumi Minamino (left), who transferred to Liverpool, and manager J?rgen Klopp (right) / Photo by Liverpool Official SNS Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Attention was focused on Takumi Minamino's first match after his high-profile transfer to Liverpool.

On the 3rd (Korean time) at 5 a.m., Liverpool won 2-0 in the 2019-20 English Premier League (EPL) Round 20 home match against Sheffield at Anfield in Liverpool, UK.

Minamino, who transferred to Liverpool, had to watch his first game from the bench. Although he was registered as a player when the transfer window opened on January 1, Premier League regulations prohibit players registered in January from participating until Round 21.

According to the regulations, Minamino's official first match is scheduled to be the FA Cup game against Everton on the 6th.

Before the Sheffield match, Liverpool manager J?rgen Klopp, who was interviewed by the UK sports media 'Sky Sports,' said, "The important thing is for Minamino to adapt."

He added, "Minamino has already shown his performance against us. Let's watch how he adapts," appealing to Liverpool fans.

Klopp said, "He will soon be seen in matches this season. I don't know if he will be fully adapted by March, but we cannot give him 15 weeks. We did not bring him as the fifth or sixth choice," indicating a high possibility of Minamino's participation.

Meanwhile, Minamino, who played alongside Hwang Hee-chan at Salzburg, joined Liverpool last December and participated in team training. Liverpool, who met Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage, immediately checked if Minamino had a buyout clause and proceeded with the contract, showing high regard for Minamino.

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