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Barba Roja's head will soon be a rollin'. Oh that came out wrong.
Hopefully he can a debut like VVD two years ago.
And its amazing how far that 5% spreads for all of SCMs hot blooded males
Any word on his number as it’s not 10
Probably 18
Just for a laugh can we make it 69?
Liverpool FC agree deal to sign Takumi Minamino
19th December 2019
Liverpool Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Red Bull Salzburg for the transfer of Takumi Minamino.
The Japan international forward will officially become a Reds player on January 1 after he finalised personal terms and passed a medical on Merseyside on Wednesday.
Minamino told Liverpoolfc.com: “It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I’m so excited that the moment has come true.
“To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I think this is the top-class league in the world; I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.
“But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I’m really happy about it. I’m looking forward to it.”
Minamino has faced Liverpool twice this season while lining up for Salzburg in the Champions League group-stage encounters.
Indeed, the 24-year-old was on the scoresheet in the meeting at Anfield in October when he struck to help the Austrian side fight back from three goals down to draw level at 3-3 before Mohamed Salah netted a winner.
More recently, Minamino completed the 90 minutes for Salzburg as the Reds secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory at Red Bull Arena on December 10.
“From those games I learned this team has such a high level of technique and intensity,” he added.
“Their football is of such a high level and I did feel that they were the champions of the Champions League. Feeling that, it makes me feel even happier that I can play in this team. I’m really happy to be part of that team.
“My target is to win the Premier League and the Champions League, and to make good contributions to the team.”
In moving to Anfield, he brings an end to his five-year spell with Die Mozartstädter, whom he joined from Cerezo Osaka in January 2015.
In total, Minamino made 199 appearances for Salzburg, scoring 64 goals, while he has earned 22 caps for Japan and netted 11 times since making his debut in October 2015.
19th December 2019
Liverpool Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with Red Bull Salzburg for the transfer of Takumi Minamino.
The Japan international forward will officially become a Reds player on January 1 after he finalised personal terms and passed a medical on Merseyside on Wednesday.
Minamino told Liverpoolfc.com: “It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I’m so excited that the moment has come true.
“To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I think this is the top-class league in the world; I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.
“But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I’m really happy about it. I’m looking forward to it.”
Minamino has faced Liverpool twice this season while lining up for Salzburg in the Champions League group-stage encounters.
Indeed, the 24-year-old was on the scoresheet in the meeting at Anfield in October when he struck to help the Austrian side fight back from three goals down to draw level at 3-3 before Mohamed Salah netted a winner.
More recently, Minamino completed the 90 minutes for Salzburg as the Reds secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory at Red Bull Arena on December 10.
“From those games I learned this team has such a high level of technique and intensity,” he added.
“Their football is of such a high level and I did feel that they were the champions of the Champions League. Feeling that, it makes me feel even happier that I can play in this team. I’m really happy to be part of that team.
“My target is to win the Premier League and the Champions League, and to make good contributions to the team.”
In moving to Anfield, he brings an end to his five-year spell with Die Mozartstädter, whom he joined from Cerezo Osaka in January 2015.
In total, Minamino made 199 appearances for Salzburg, scoring 64 goals, while he has earned 22 caps for Japan and netted 11 times since making his debut in October 2015.
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Mina’s gonna be great. I can feel it in my bones.
His attitude is also top notch.
The Japanese Son.
His attitude is also top notch.
The Japanese Son.
Haha I can't help myself. I have a couple of little widgets in Chrome that tell me the EXIF of every photo (when it hasn't been stripped) and I just have to look at them 😗
I think he might need some time to settle in to his new home first...! Anyway squad doesn't need more distractions
A smile saying "another one who will fail to get passed me at training"
He also needs to get a hair cut, as good looking as he is, his hairstyle is shit
[article]Asked what he expects to see from the Japan international, Klopp said: "We will see. All the things we know about Takumi fit very well to us.
"His football skills first and foremost. Decision making in tight areas.
"His speed. His desire to win a ball back in counter-press, he's used to that because Salzburg has a similar philosophy that we have.
"That's all really good. But then we have to see: how will he adapt when he finally comes over and we are allowed to work with him? How can we put him in?
"But in the long term there's no doubt that he will help us. That's clear."
Minamino will not be eligible to play in the home game against Sheffield United on January 2nd due to Premier League registration rules.
But the 24-year-old could feature in the FA Cup clash against Everton three days later.
Klopp said his immediate attention now will be on the next three league games - but he will also be looking at how best to employ Minamino.
The manager added: "[I'm] so looking forward to working with [Minamino].
"But between now and Takumi's first real day at Melwood, there's still three games.
"So I have a little bit of time to think exactly about where he will fit in."[/article]
Straight in like VVD.
If you are good enough you are ready
If you are good enough you are ready
I don't think Minamino is the best attacker in the world though
probably no flash showing on the exif as they seem to be using off camera static continuous lighting for the video so no need for camera flash. You can see the shadows on the wall alluding to the set up. I only tend to do street/urban stuff and rarely use flash so I could be talking rubbish.
No but he’s good enough to step into our team imo
They have an LED right in the frame - but it's still crap photography. A strobe would have been much better. Or even their iPhone or Samsung would have done a better job. It just frustrates the hell out of me seeing shit like that from a pro.
I'm no expert in lighting (my mate here is though and I test his patience!) - my test mannequin at home frightens the life out of the maid and my wife made me move it into the conservatory. I'll get a blow-up next time.
Is he a first XI player with us already? Harsh on a team that has been best in Europe over last 18 months or so.
With our current injuries and fixture congestion I think he does go straight in ya.
He is not VVD level of signing. Give the lad time to adjust.
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