Jesse Marsch believes that his former charge Takumi Minamino has what it takes to thrive at Liverpool, suggesting the Japanese star would fit best in Roberto Firmino's position.
Minamino joined Liverpool from Red Bull Salzburg in January in a £7.25 million ($9m) deal, making six total appearances for the Reds before football was shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Marsch helped develop the 25-year-old in Austria, watching the versatile Japan international score nine goals for his side this season before departing for England.
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Finding playing time at Anfield will be a challenge for Minamino, who will have to compete with the likes of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Firmino in attack.