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Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino has struggled to hide his frustration after the Reds were dumped out of the Champions League. The Japanese international was introduced with just seven minutes of extra-time remaining, with Jurgen Klopp’s men in need of two goals in quick succession.
Minamino managed a few cute touches but at the time of his introduction, the game was already decided.
Reflecting on his Liverpool Champions League debut, the 25-year-old couldn’t help but admit he was left frustrated at the outcome of the match and his own contribution, or lack of.
“I can’t say it was a good experience for me,” he said.
“I’m not that young anymore. I wanted to produce something.
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Minamino has started games against Everton, Shrewsbury and Chelsea in the FA Cup but failed to make an impact.
While Klopp has expressed his satisfaction with the midfielder’s performances, Minamino knows he needs to improve in order to make his mark.
“In the last three months there have been areas which I’m quite happy about,” he recently told the club’s website.
“But personally I would love to contribute more to goals and assists – I’m feeling very hungry about that.
Minamino reminded Klopp he wants more Premier League opportunities (Image: GETTY)
“I don’t really know how much I still need to learn. But day by day, I’m feeling that I understand his [Klopp’s] philosophies and I’m getting better.
“I have to show results. I think this is very important in order to win trust from the teammates and trust from the supporters.
“I think this is a very important thing that I have to achieve.
“I have been in this club for three months and I haven’t played many games and my playing time is not that much – but this is not a good excuse.