Jurgen Klopp has promised Taki Minamino his time at Liverpool will arrive but he outlined the challenge he faces to become a regular starter.
The Japan international, a £7million signing from Red Bull Salzburg in January, has struggled to make an impact this season; he has only managed 58 minutes, over five substitute appearances, in the Premier League and has been limited to two Champions League appearances.
Minamino’s last start was against FC Midjytlland on October 27 but there is a possibility he could be included in Wednesday evening's clash with Atalanta, as Klopp seeks to preserve the fitness of his front line attackers – Roberto Firmino sat out training last night, along with Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita.