When Liverpool hosted Red Bull Salzburg back in October 2019, one player famously left a lasting impression on Jurgen Klopp, his players and the watching Anfield crowd.
Takumi Minamino would register a goal and an assist for the unfancied Austrians as they fought back from 3-0 down, only to suffer a 4-3 loss against the reigning European champions in the Champions League group-stages.
Also lively in Liverpool’s 2-0 win in Austria, senior players were suitably impressed. Upon returning to Melwood, Minamino was the name on everybody’s lips as Klopp’s ranks begged him to sign the Japan international.
