Klopp: Minamino critics at Liverpool are wrong

Jurgen Klopp has defended Takumi Minamino’s Liverpool profession by hailing the Japanese ahead’s “winner’s mentality”.

Minamino joined Monaco this week after simply 14 objectives in 55 appearances for the Reds – however Klopp says the striker’s “achievements will stand the check of time”.

“I’m certain there might be those that assume it didn’t fairly work out. Those that assume this are mistaken,” Klopp stated. 

“I don’t settle for that. His contribution far outweighs the alternatives we have been in a position to give.

“He made us higher every day he was with us – not simply within the video games he performed in however each single session in coaching. Excellent angle, winner’s mentality.

“His performances and his objectives are the rationale now we have needed to redecorate the Champions Wall so usually. His achievements right here will stand the check of time.”