Liverpool manager says Minamino substitution was thoroughly intrigued

Jurgen Klopp’s half-time substitution of Takumi Minamino during Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Everton was completely planned, confirmed Liverpool manager.

He said to Sky Sports: “I had the idea before the game that I wanted to change really early, and not to wait before everyone had a little less than fresh legs.”

“It was just to take advantage of the opportunity that five changes give you. But Taki did well, he was in the play.”

“It was a little complicated at the beginning, but then he was in the game. The sub didn’t have much to do with Taki’s performance, it was just my idea to try it.”