Jurgen Klopp's right-hand man says a versatile 26-year-old still has a future at Anfield despite a lack of competitive game time
Liverpool will be keeping faith with Takumi Minamino because the Japan international is not "the end product" and still has "potential" to be unlocked, says Pep Lijnders.
The Reds acquired a versatile 26-year-old in January 2020 and saw him become a Premier League title winner within months of his arrival.
Progress has been slow from that point, with only 31 appearances made and a loan spell at Southampton taken in, but Minamino is part of Jurgen Klopp's plans this season and will be given further opportunities in which to prove his worth.