Author Topic: Takumi Minamino (Read 435374 times)

davealexred · « **Reply #720 on:** January 2, 2020, 10:59:12 pm »

Have our legal team found a loophole yet which would allow him to be selected for the weekend? I’m assuming because it’s the F.A. Cup it’s a different set of rules than the Premier League.

killer-heels · « **Reply #721 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:00:31 pm »

Quote from: davealexred on January 2, 2020, 10:59:12 pm

Have our legal team found a loophole yet which would allow him to be selected for the weekend? I’m assuming because it’s the F.A. Cup it’s a different set of rules than the Premier League.

Yes he will be able to play.

SP · « **Reply #722 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:01:09 pm »

Quote from: davealexred on January 2, 2020, 10:59:12 pm

I very much hope he’s available for the weekend.

Have our legal team found a loophole yet which would allow him to be selected? I’m assuming because it’s the F.A. Cup it’s a different set of rules than the Premier League.

Today was the first day that players could be registered because of the bank holiday. You cannot play on the day that you are registered due to PL rules. He is can play from tomorrow.

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #723 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:02:20 pm »

Why didn't he play tonight? Surprised Klopp didn't throw him in, especially with the injuries in midfield.

SP · « **Reply #724 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:03:02 pm »

Quote from: Jizzer's Chrimbo just got Messier on January 2, 2020, 11:02:20 pm

Went didn't he play tonight? Surprised Klopp didn't throw him in, especially with the injuries in midfield.

His registration does not clear until tomorrow.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #725 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:03:23 pm »

he'll be starting vs Everton so long as he's fit, we're running out of players!

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #726 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:03:44 pm »

Quote from: SP on January 2, 2020, 11:03:02 pm

His registration does not clear until tomorrow.

But is he cup tied?

Hoenheim · « **Reply #727 on:** January 2, 2020, 11:08:23 pm »

Quote from: Jizzer's Chrimbo just got Messier on January 2, 2020, 11:03:44 pm

But is he cup tied?

Him and Ibe too

AndyMuller · « **Reply #728 on:** January 3, 2020, 11:34:08 am »

Can't wait to see him in action on Sunday.

Red Beret · « **Reply #729 on:** January 3, 2020, 11:36:12 am »

Quote from: Hoenheim on January 2, 2020, 11:08:23 pm

Him and Ibe too

And meanwhile Watford are down to 10 (no, really!)

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #730 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:13:51 pm »

I have doubts on him starting the Everton game. Everton can get a bit physical. For someone who has never played in this league, to hand him a start, against Everton would be a bit brave.

I remember Keita going through a "settling down" period. As did Matip and Fabinho. He will probably give him a couple of games of substitute appearances. As much as I want to see him play, I think we might have to wait a bit longer.

My 2 cents though.

pathetic · « **Reply #731 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:19:48 pm »

Quote from: ChristChristMooseMooseMasMas on January 3, 2020, 02:13:51 pm

I have doubts on him starting the Everton game. Everton can get a bit physical. For someone who has never played in this league, to hand him a start, against Everton would be a bit brave.

I remember Keita going through a "settling down" period. As did Matip and Fabinho. He will probably give him a couple of games of substitute appearances. As much as I want to see him play, I think we might have to wait a bit longer.

My 2 cents though.

Agreed but given the high regard Klopp gives these cups

I wouldn't be surprised to see him start.

Larse · « **Reply #732 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:25:31 pm »

If he starts/plays against Everton, where will he play. To me its still a mystery, I see him in a Firmino role, between the lines. Dont know what Klopp is planning though.

Zlen · « **Reply #733 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:27:02 pm »

Quote from: ChristChristMooseMooseMasMas on January 3, 2020, 02:13:51 pm

I have doubts on him starting the Everton game. Everton can get a bit physical. For someone who has never played in this league, to hand him a start, against Everton would be a bit brave.

I remember Keita going through a "settling down" period. As did Matip and Fabinho. He will probably give him a couple of games of substitute appearances. As much as I want to see him play, I think we might have to wait a bit longer.

My 2 cents though.

Not sure about that.
We tried really hard and could barely lay a glove on him in the Champions League.
He is very, very good at playing under pressure and could carve Everton open if they overcommit and see him as some kind of a weak point.

I'm expecting him to start and would not be surprised if he's high on the list of best players on the night.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #734 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:29:49 pm »

He has not played for ages. Hence logic says he will play against Everton

Schmidt · « **Reply #735 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:32:09 pm »

Quote from: ChristChristMooseMooseMasMas on January 3, 2020, 02:13:51 pm

I have doubts on him starting the Everton game. Everton can get a bit physical. For someone who has never played in this league, to hand him a start, against Everton would be a bit brave.

I remember Keita going through a "settling down" period. As did Matip and Fabinho. He will probably give him a couple of games of substitute appearances. As much as I want to see him play, I think we might have to wait a bit longer.

My 2 cents though.

This crossed my mind too, but our squad is pretty thin right now and he has thrown players in immediately before too (van Dijk, Alisson, Mane) so I can see us using him in this game then maybe not starting him again until the next cup game.

RedForeverTT · « **Reply #736 on:** January 3, 2020, 02:34:43 pm »

Sometimes you wonder what they teach in Everton's academy. Is leg breaking a core syllabus?

I would be very hesitant to play Minamino.

Sign 11 players on loan and send them home after the game would be my preference. Use and forget like toilet paper.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #737 on:** January 3, 2020, 03:08:01 pm »

Quote from: Schmidt on January 3, 2020, 02:32:09 pm

This crossed my mind too, but our squad is pretty thin right now and he has thrown players in immediately before too (van Dijk, Alisson, Mane) so I can see us using him in this game then maybe not starting him again until the next cup game.

Van Dijk and Mane came from Liverpool reserve team down south and very much accustomed to the league. Alisson was probably thrown in because he a GK and not an outfield player. Fabinho and Keita not so much because they came from the Ligue-1 and 1.Bundesliga. Austrian Bundesliga is nothing like the Ligue-1 and 1.Bundesliga.

Posters here have been commenting on his already thin physique. I was able to dig out one of them. There are definitely more.

Quote from: gamble on December 31, 2019, 05:03:39 pm

No wonder he cost so little, we must have paid by the kilogram. never seen a player so slight

But we had this as well...

Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude on December 19, 2019, 01:49:55 pm

I want to lick his eyeballs.

Dont get me wrong. I want him to nail a hattrick against them bitters or better, tear them a new hole. But I am just not sure if he will start against the bitters.

rob1966 · « **Reply #738 on:** January 3, 2020, 07:35:37 pm »

Quote from: RedForeverTT on January 3, 2020, 02:34:43 pm

Sometimes you wonder what they teach in Everton's academy. Is leg breaking a core syllabus?

I would be very hesitant to play Minamino.

Sign 11 players on loan and send them home after the game would be my preference. Use and forget like toilet paper.

From what I have been told by coaches from LFC and City, its not football they teach.

farawayred · « **Reply #739 on:** January 3, 2020, 09:46:53 pm »

Quote from: robbed 1966 yorkies from kids' selection boxes on January 3, 2020, 07:35:37 pm

From what I have been told by coaches from LFC and City, its not football they teach.

That information must have leaked out for years. The worst kept secret...

newterp · « **Reply #740 on:** January 3, 2020, 10:23:21 pm »

He's gotta play this weekend for sure.

Armand9 · « **Reply #741 on:** January 3, 2020, 10:31:33 pm »

depending on the tiredness of the players, i would expect him to be a substitute, but if fatigue in the squad is in the equation, he might get a start

injuries (esp certain types - eg harry kane, hamstring, at the end of the holiday madness) are more common place in tired/fatigued players, having a fresh player available gives a nice option to rest players with a heavy workload of minutes and is very tempting im sure

stockdam · « **Reply #742 on:** January 4, 2020, 12:12:29 am »

I can’t see any reason not to play him. He was fantastic against us in the Champions League and should be head and shoulders better than any Everton player.

I want to see a lot of our first team missing this game and some of the others sent out to destroy Everton.

farawayred · « **Reply #743 on:** January 4, 2020, 12:32:30 am »

If all senior Everton players can adapt to Carlo's new requirements in a short space of time, so could Minamino. He's a starter in this one for me.

Medellin · « **Reply #744 on:** January 4, 2020, 07:50:38 pm »

Volley challenge..

https://streamable.com/7qage

rob1966 · « **Reply #745 on:** January 4, 2020, 07:54:44 pm »

He won't be ready for the main first team yet as he needs to get up to speed with what Klopp wants, but I'm sure they have been chatting with him and sent videos of his role here, so cannot see any reason why he can't go into the cup squad, especially against this shower.

keyop · « **Reply #746 on:** January 4, 2020, 07:59:14 pm »

Quote from: RedForeverTT on January 3, 2020, 02:34:43 pm

Sometimes you wonder what they teach in Everton's academy. Is leg breaking a core syllabus?

I would be very hesitant to play Minamino.

It's literally the perfect game to introduce him to Anfield, the rivalry, and the cut and thrust of a premier league style match, without affecting the title race.

He's also well-rested, he allows us to rotate, and this competition is 3rd on our list of priorities for the rest of the season.

If Everton players want to break his legs, they'll have to catch him first.

Crimson · « **Reply #747 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:07:13 pm »

Impressive first appearance. Would have liked to see him and Origi switch place through the middle but a very astute performance by the new man. Found some really nice pockets of space, although he didn´t get the ball. This will improve when he gels more with the team and they get more on the same wave length

Chakan · « **Reply #748 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:08:03 pm »

Good cameo, hard to come into a team and play with kids, but looked impressive.

tubby · « **Reply #749 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:09:09 pm »

Will take him a while to settle in, very interested in seeing what he can do with Salah and Mane both running in behind him.

Melbred · « **Reply #750 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:12:34 pm »

Pretty solid debut - looked up to it physically as well and harried their defence well in the first half.

The pass that Origi played to Jones in the lead up to the goal was what he crying out for all game.

Can see him being a lot of fun with the likes of Bobby, Mane and Salah.

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #751 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:15:14 pm »

Put himself about a bit and stuck his foot in a few times. We know he's got skills, but he looks like a player suited to the PL.

farawayred · « **Reply #752 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:25:20 pm »

Good cameo. Clearly he hasn't trained long enough with the team, but when he does, and when supported by real quality and experience around him, he'll be flying.

PIPA23 · « **Reply #753 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:35:21 pm »

he will slot in to this team without any problems imo...

SteveLFC · « **Reply #754 on:** January 5, 2020, 06:43:19 pm »

Pretty good debut all in all.. Looks like an intelligent sort of player and a good reader of the game. His pressing was really good but he faded in the second half understandably. Needs some intensive training sessions and a few sub appearances before considering for the first team but we got a gem, thats for sure.

Rojo Junior · « **Reply #755 on:** January 5, 2020, 07:05:12 pm »

Quote from: PIPA23 on January 5, 2020, 06:35:21 pm

he will slot in to this team without any problems imo...

Made some very slick and clever runs today both on & off the ball but no-one tried to play him in - I think him and our midfielders are really gonna get along

Samie · « **Reply #756 on:** January 5, 2020, 07:11:37 pm »

He's no centre forward though.

royhendo · « **Reply #757 on:** January 5, 2020, 07:43:10 pm »

Dunno man - right set up and maybe he is...

royhendo · « **Reply #758 on:** January 5, 2020, 07:45:22 pm »

Was showing for the ball in pockets throughout and you get the feeling the ball will magnetise to him more and more. A Liverpool player in his marrow.

Eeyore · « **Reply #759 on:** January 5, 2020, 07:51:12 pm »

He is probably thinking what have I done here.

When he left the team hotel he probably thought, Yeh good opportunity to be the standout player today. Unluckeee.

Seriously though having watched him live I can understand why Klopp wanted him so much. His movement and game intelligence is excellent. Once he is integrated and up to speed with our movements, he will be great.