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Jake Polden

Jurgen Klopp makes final decision on Takumi Minamino ahead of Liverpool vs Everton

Takumi Minamino will make his Liverpool debut in Sunday's FA Cup third round clash with Merseyside rivals Everton.

The Japanese international forward signed for the Reds from Salzburg for just £7.25million ahead of the January transfer window.

He is finally eligible to play for Liverpool after being registered and will represent the Reds for the first time against bitter rivals Everton.

Minamino will play out left in Liverpool's forward line - in place of Sadio Mane - and will support Divock Origi and Harvey Elliott, who will play as front man and on the right respectively.

The Japanese star follows in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk in that he will make his debut against the Toffees.

Takumi Minamino will make his Liverpool debut this Sunday (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Minamino first caught Liverpool's eye in the Champions League, when he put in two man of the match performances against Klopp's men for Salzburg.

The 24-year-old even got himself on the scoresheet at Anfield and was the talk of the Liverpool dressing room following the match.

Minamino has been keeping himself busy back home in recent weeks, and broke a record on Japanese TV.

The Japanese international forward signed for the Reds from Salzburg (AFP via Getty Images)

The forward featured in a show entitled Honoo-no Taiiku-kai TV and took part in the Volley Shot Challenge.

Minamino was tasked with hitting more than 13 targets with 100 shots, and he managed to knock down all 15.

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