Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino scores for Japan in the win Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Saitama. After deciding to stay at Anfield.

Takumi Minamino the 27-year-old gave Japan the lead. When Junya Ito’s cross ended brilliantly past goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Owais.

Ito then scored for Japan to escape five minutes after half-time.

The result means Japan won both games. During the international break without conceding a goal. And they are in line to compete again in March with the UFABET Australian national team. Hope to grab a ticket to the World Cup in Qatar.

Minamino’s performance with his home country is very impressive. After speculating about his future with the Reds.

On the day of the deadline. Minamino was rumor to be moving with Leeds United and Monaco interested. But ultimately no transfers took place.

It has been revealed that this was Minamino’s decision to continue fighting at Anfield. As he wants to prove himself in Jürgen Klopp’s squad between now and the end of the season, according to The Telegraph.

Minamino has yet to start in the league this season.

Takumi Minamino started playing football for the youth club in 2007-2012 with the team Cerezo Osaka. Later in 2012-2014 moved up to join the club at the international level. Mora professional with Cere Osaka, then two years later moved to the Austrian football league with Red Bull Salzburg in 2015-2020 and in 2020 moved to football. in the English League with Liverpool and in 2021 was loaned to  Southampton after his loan contract expired. was back with Liverpool