Jurgen Klopp's programme notes ahead of Liverpool's victory over Tottenham may have raised an eyebrow for the 2,000 supporters that had a ticket to Anfield on Wednesday night.
'I'm not usually a fan of singling people out,' Klopp wrote, 'but I think Taki Minamino is someone I want to highlight. Taki has been sensational for us since he came. His attitude is of the highest level.
'His lack of starting opportunities is not because of anything he is not doing well, it is because of how consistent the players in his position have been.