The Agenda: Takumi Minamino offers glimpse as to how he could be Jurgen Klopp’s new Philippe Coutinho

Given his impressive pre-season showings, could Takumi Minamino offer Jurgen Klopp a new tactical option ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League title defence? Having grabbed a goal and assist in the 7-2 friendly win over Blackpool at Anfield in their last runout before the new season, Minamino starred for the Reds. Linking with Roberto Firmino, the Japanese international looked lively having also impressed in the Community Shield against Arsenal. Join Guy Clarke and Theo Squires as they analyse Minamino’s showing and how his influence within the squad could prove similar to Philippe Coutinho’s in the past. Enjoy.<br /><br />The Liverpool Echo sends a twice-daily Liverpool FC bulletin out via email with the all latest news, views and analysis from Anfield. Sign up for this service here: <a href="https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/" rel="noopener">https://communicatoremail.com/F/QvfUCndgGDRHFbKqw0Z7Ip/</a><br /><br />Join our Blood Red podcast group on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1656599847979758/</a><br /><br />Watch and subscribe to our Blood Red videos on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TbqyJWlhRPedk-if0rKtw?view_as=subscriber</a><br /><br />Visit the Liverpool ECHO website: <a href="https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc" rel="noopener">https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc</a><br /><br />Download our Liverpool FC app for free: Apple – <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425" rel="noopener">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lfc-echo/id1255495425</a> Android – <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc" rel="noopener">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mirror.liverpoolfc</a>