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'What a numpty... get your facts straight': Jermaine Jenas is slammed by fans for praising Japan star Takumi Minamino's time in Germany... despite the former Liverpool forward having NEVER played in the country!

Jermaine Jenas has been blasted by fans for hailing Takumi Minamino's spell in Germany - despite the Japanese star having never played there.

The BBC pundit, speaking as Minamino played during Japan's World Cup last-16 exit against Croatia on Monday afternoon, praised the winger's performances in the country.

Monaco forward Minamino, 27, has played for Cerezo Osaka in Japan, Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, Liverpool, and Southampton (on loan) in England, and now in France - but never Germany.

Jermaine Jenas has been blasted for praising Takumi Minamino (right) for his spell in Germany
The Monaco winger, 27, has played for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria - but never in Germany
BBC pundit Jenas was speaking as Minamino's Japan lost in the World Cup last-16 vs Croatia

It is likely Jenas got confused between Austrian Bundesliga side Salzburg and their sister outfit RB Leipzig in Germany.