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Minamino on Liverpool debut: One of the most intense matches I've played!

Takumi Minamino has opened up on his Liverpool debut against Everton on Sunday.

The Japan international, signed from RB Salzburg this month, started in the 1-0 victory at Anfield.

"Personally I would've liked to score or assist. It was probably one of the most intense matches I've played, but I knew the Premier League would be like that so I wasn't surprised."

Asked Klopp's gegenpressing system will help him, Minamino said: "The way we press aggressively, the way we press back, the way we use the space between lines are similar.

"But the system is not the same so I have to understand the difference and fit myself into this team."

Of playing at Anfield, he added: "Great, I think this is the best stadium for a footballer.

"The fans were great and I'm just glad we won."

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