The Japan international began training with his new teammates earlier this week, having sealed a transfer from Red Bull Salzburg last month.
At his pre-Everton press conference, Klopp was asked about the parallels with Virgil van Dijk’s first Reds appearance – when he scored the winner in an FA Cup third-round clash with Everton at Anfield two years ago – and how likely Minamino is to feature.
“I think it’s pretty much the same situation, I’m not 100 per cent sure,” replied the manager.
“Virg was injured before, he didn’t play for a while I think for Southampton.