Liverpool fans were blown away by statistics revealed by Opta about the newly-signed Takumi Minamino.
The Japan international has been the main topic of discussion with supporters after his £7.25m move from Austrian side RB Salzburg.
Inside stories (via the Mirror) revealed that Jurgen Klopp’s side had been tracking him since 2013. Having not purchased any players during the summer window, the German tactician felt that the time was right to bring the winger to the club.
Opta revealed the following stat which left Liverpool fans in awe.
62 – Since his debut in the Austrian Bundesliga in February 2015, Takumi Minamino has been directly involved in more goals in the competition (62 – 42 goals, 20 assists) than any other player. Red. pic.twitter.com/uD0Y6jZY8H
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 19, 2019
This season, he has managed to score nine goals in 22 appearances in all competitions, including scoring against his new club as his side lost 4-3 at Anfield.
Supporters were in awe of Minamino’s achievements at RB Salzburg and made their feelings clear on the Japanese winger on social media.
Here you will find some of the best comments from Liverpool fans:
Best asian in the world. Change my mind
— Mats (@MatsLFC) December 19, 2019
Now Klopp will turn Minamino into a phenomenon.
— AfortuneCookie (@cook_pwc) December 19, 2019
If he were to be an English player, his release clause would have been £120m.
— Alist (@ighodey) December 19, 2019
Great addition
— Michael Testimony (@mtestimony12) December 19, 2019
Another Great addition
— Toni Oluyemi (@Holluwathoni7) December 19, 2019
@Mystlex_ haaland who?
— Joe luxford (@luxford_joe) December 19, 2019
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