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Jurgen Klopp says he wishes he could have played Takumi Minamino vs Monterrey

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted he would have liked to have had Takumi Minamino available for the Club World Cup meeting with Monterrey last night, as per the

The Reds toiled to a late 2-1 victory less than a day before the Japanese international’s move from Red Bull Salzburg was confirmed on their

And Klopp : “If he could come, he’d have been really good here today, I could have brought him on. But we have to wait for that one. Sorry.”

Minamino will wear the number 18 shirt at Anfield and bring even more energy to a squad which has enjoyed a phenomenal season so far.

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TBR’s View – Minamino’s arrival can offer fresh energy to a squad struggling slightly with injuries

Klopp made a few changes against Monterrey to maintain freshness and protect certain key players at a time when injuries have started to bite.

Jordan Henderson at centre half was the most eye-catching issue, but midfield absentees such as Fabinho take away a lot from this Reds team.

Minamino has no shortage of skill and again adds another dimension to a frontline that has largely found a way past all-comers this season.