With Minamino not being called in the FA Cup, the future at Liverpool is even darker.
[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Hyung-joong = Liverpool were eliminated from the FA Cup after losing to rival Manchester United. Japanese midfielder Minamino Takumi wasn’t called in this match as well, and his future at Liverpool is even darker.
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Liverpool lost 2-3 in the 2020/21 England FA Cup round 4 match against Manchester United at Old Trafford at the dawn of the 25th (Korean time). Mohamed Salah played well with multi-goals, but lost after a scuffle with Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandez scoring consecutive goals.
Manager Jurgen Klopp started with Alison goalkeeper, Alexander Arnold, Williams, Fabinho, Robertson, Thiago, Binaldum, Milner, Jones, Salah and Firminou. Some people expected Minamino’s surprise starter, but coach Klopp put weight on the starting list as it was a rival match.
Minamino’s replacement was not easy as the game turned into a scuffle. After Salah’s equalizer broke 2-1 behind the scenes, coach Klopp put in ace Sadio Manet, who had given him a break. A trip to Tottenham in the Premier League was scheduled during the week, but there was no reason not to be aggressive in a balanced situation.
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Minamino wasn’t chosen even in the last minute of the second half, when Fernandes hit a free kick. In the 36th minute of the second half, coach Klopp put up a joker Ori and a Shakiri card that could swing in front. Afterwards, two more replacement resources were available, but Minamino was unable to play.