Twitter reacts as Takumi Minamino makes his Reds debut

In the end, it was no fairytale debut but it was promising. Takumi Minamino lasted only 71 minutes on his Reds debut but gave a glimpse of what he can add to this Liverpool side in the Red’s 1-0 win over Everton in the FA Cup third-round tie at Anfield.

Minamino moved to Liverpool in a deal worth £7.25 million having impressed at RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League.

With injuries and a heavy schedule to contend with, Jurgen Klopp made 9 changes to the team with the new Liverpool number 18 starting upfront.

The Japanese playmaker had a lively start to the game but faded as we got into the second half.

The 24-year-old impressed with his tenacity and grit and showed his ability to make runs and create space for his teammates.

It was an unspectacular but solid performance that will have pleased Klopp and Minamino came off in the 71st minute to be replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Liverpool won the game 1-0 thanks to a Curtis Jones wonder goal with Everton’s Anfield curse set to continue for another year.

The Reds will find out their opponents in the fourth round in the draw to be held later today.

Liverpool fans took to Twitter to talk about our new number 18. Here we take a look at a few of the reactions.

Twitter reacts to Minamino debut

I'm excited for Minamino, can't wait to see him settle in.
— Brandon Noel (@eyyitsbrandon_) January 6, 2020

Love this Minamino kid. Like a Firmino in midfield. #LFC
— Jamie Dissent (@JamesDissent) January 5, 2020

Minamino off, shame he couldn’t grab a goal but a very impressive debut. #LFC
— Matt (@KopMatt) January 5, 2020

Minamino clearly needs time to adjust in an #LFC shirt but I love the fact he is not hiding. He always wants the ball #LIVEVE #FACup
— Tony McDonough (@tonymc39) January 5, 2020

Minamino literally is Firmino 2.0. 🇯🇵👑
— 🇪🇸 (@LFCMerchant) January 5, 2020

Minamino vs Everton (H)

✅ 34% passing accuracy
✅ 12passes completed
✅19 touches
✅ 0 key passes
✅ 0/3 long balls completed
✅ 0 crosses
✅ 0 goal
✅ 0 shots on target
✅ 1/5 dribbles completed
✅ 9/0 ground duels won

Miamino debut performance this season.
— Dvoice Ginnii (@officialdvoice) January 5, 2020

A decent debut for the new boy. Didn't look out of place; i see him fitting in the first team very well #Minamino #LIVEVE
— Jevaughn Henderson (@PharaohPhreshh) January 5, 2020

That minamino was everywhere today. Literally everywhere.
— EVERTON (@__Evertonfc__) January 5, 2020

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https://twitter.com/TomJ2194/status/1213875126099419136?s=20

Minamino's Liverpool debut comes to an end. A very good opening 30 minutes, a hard working first half. Quiet in the second, certainly promising signs of how he will fit in.
— The Tactical Times (@Tactical_Times) January 5, 2020