Alan Shearer says its going to be very difficult for Takumi Minamino to break into Liverpool's first team - but he'll be a perfect fit when called upon.
Japanese forward Minamino was signed by Liverpool before the January transfer window opened, after the Reds triggered his £7.25million release clause.
The 24-year-old was registered ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup third round clash with Merseyside rivals Everton, and played 70 minutes in the 1-0 victory at Anfield.
Liverpool have the best front three of any club in world football in Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, meaning Minamino has a tough job breaking into the first team.
Shearer drew attention to this while discussing the recent transfer but added the Japanese is a perfect fit for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp likes adaptable players, and Minamino is more than capable of playing in a few positions up front and in midfield.
The former Salzburg star is also used to playing in a system that utilises a high-intensity press, and the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer is confident the striker will fit in no problem when called upon in place of the aforementioned front three.
Shearer told the BBC: "He scored [at Anfield against Liverpool], 24 years of age.
"When you look at the price that they've paid for him, just over £7m was his release clause, he'll fit perfectly I think into this Liverpool team – It's going to be very difficult to get into it.
"In terms of where he plays he can play anywhere along that forward line. He's already got nine goals this season so what an opportunity for him, starting with today."
