Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is confident Takumi Minamino will make a big impact next season.

Klopp insists the January arrival will be stronger for his time so far with the club.

After victory over Newcastle United, he said: "No, no, I am not at all disappointed. Coming into this team is a big ask because they are used to everything, to each other. We played now, especially up front, for three years together so it takes time – and for Taki it takes time. I liked the game today, he was really lively between the lines and did exactly what we wanted him to do.

"He set the tone for the counter-press, a lot of good things. He was twice really close [to scoring] today again where the goalie made a brilliant save or another player came in between, so it is all good. We are completely fine. Try to find a player who comes in a team like this and just improves the team like nothing, it is not possible for anybody. Taki has the perfect mindset for this, he is happy in the moment.

"I am sure his ambitions are big and he wants to play more often, but it needed time for everybody in this squad. Virgil came in and played pretty much from the first day, all the others needed time – but had most of the time a pre-season. Sadio had a pre-season, Mo had a pre-season and Taki didn't. He came in and just had to play, so that's why it was not easy but it is all good with him."