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Takumi Minamino: Liverpool Debut 'One of the Most Intense Matches I've Played'

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Takumi Minamino said he was pleased to make his debut for Liverpool on Sunday and discussed the intensity of the match.

The Japan international played 70 minutes in the Reds' 1-0 FA Cup win over Everton at Anfield, following in Virgil van Dijk's footsteps to make his debut for the club in a Merseyside derby.

According to Goal's Chris Burton, Minamino said: "I'm happy that now I'm a part of this team, but from now on I need to show what I can do on the pitch. Personally I would've liked to score or assist.