Takumi Minamino Who Never Missed An Opportunity From Klopp

Takumi Minamino Foto via @LFC

JAKARTA - The round of 16 of the FA Cup has been completed on Thursday, March 3 in the morning WIB. Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals after overthrowing Norwich City with a thin score 2-1 at Anfield Stadium.

Jurgen Klopp's team this time did not field their mainstay players, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane who sat on the bench. Even without the power of Mane and Salah, the Reds still showed their strength.

Takumi Minamino is the actor for Liverpool's victory this time. Through a brace made in the 27th and 29th minutes, he managed to send the team peddling one leg in the quarter-finals.

Seeing the performance of Minamino who successfully closed the absence of Salah and Mane, Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool coach admitted that he was not surprised.

The German coach even openly stated that Minamino was one of the players he could always rely on.

"I'm not surprised (for his performance), Takumi (Minamino) is an extraordinary player. It was the best game he gave for us," Klopp said as quoted from Liverpool's official website.

Minamino himself is indeed a player who is often ruled out by Klopp. This has happened since The Teds chose to bring in Luis Diaz last January.

Luckily, the situation did not make Minamino discouraged. Instead, he answered Klopp's trust by giving the best performance when given the opportunity.

"He played a super game and was a constant threat. It's windy out there so with these high balls how he drops them is really good.

Finally, Klopp also did not hesitate to give appreciation to Minamio's successful performance in ensuring Liverpool's victory in this match.

"I'm glad he made an impression. Without him we wouldn't be in the (FA Cup) quarter-finals, without him we wouldn't be in the Carabao Cup final. Super man."

Minamino's record team, James Milner is also happy because the number 18 always proves on the pitch whenever Klopp is given the opportunity.

"He's patient. Obviously with the players we have, there is competition all over the pitch. But every time he comes in, he's ready and he delivers. He's a good man. You are happy for him every time he scores," said the old player.