Many Liverpool fans blasted midfielder Takumi Minamino on the back of their side’s 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland on Wednesday.
The Reds had already qualified for the Last 16 of the Champions League and Jurgen Klopp opted to go with a side that was evenly intertwined with first-team regulars and youth players.
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After the full-time whistle, FBRef (via Anfield Watch) recorded that the Japan international made 37 pressures during the game, which was the most that any Liverpool player has accumulated in the past two games.
Since his £7.25m move last January from RB Salzburg, Minamino has come under criticism from segments of the Anfield faithful, after scoring just three goals in 27 appearances (TransferMarkt).
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With this in mind, supporters were heavily critical towards the Japanese playmaker once more, with some even suggesting that he should be sold during the next transfer window.
Fans not impressed with Minamino
He’s not good enough. Our fans really need to come to grips with that
— Reid Bankston (@reid_bankston) December 10, 2020
Tbf, he just keeps running everywhere trying to pressure but he never gets the ball. A finger is enough to push him away. Everytime, I see a kid strolling around the pitch.
— Next Challenge❤️🙏⚪🇳🇬 (@i_am_Oriade) December 11, 2020
I remain unconvinced 🤨 by minamino..I’ll happily be proved wrong but not sure he’s gonna cut it in this team !!
— Stuart Muller (@StuartMuller) December 10, 2020
He applies about as much “pressure” as a fly landing on your leg
— Sean Greer (@SeanGreer13) December 11, 2020
He’s still not good enough https://t.co/M1lpUx9T2L
— ODOGU 🆖 (@dangana_jnr) December 11, 2020
Runs around like a headless chicken that’s why https://t.co/GK7LHWUszi
— Uzair 🇿🇲 (@uzair208) December 11, 2020
Worst stat ever….
He’s not even close to being good enough to play for us …. #LFC https://t.co/cKuH3MdxVN— Jon McGraine (@JD_Mac82) December 10, 2020
In other news, ‘Bit-part’ £49.5k-a-week star urged to leave Anfield over lack of first-team football.
