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Klopp even tried to help him assimilate quicker by seating him between German-speaking players Sadio Mane and Naby Keita in the dressing room.

The idea was that Minamino, who was learning English, would still be able to communicate with former Salzburg stars Mane and Keita in German, helping him settle in at the club.

"You know that you are part of the team, but because my English is not good enough yet their help has been really important," Minamino told Liverpool's official website.

"They are still helping me on some occasions and during the first days they taught me the team rules, things like what time the meetings started and how the team functions on a daily basis."

Minamino’s debut season was difficult, having earned just five starts.

After returning to Anfield, Minamino mainly featured in domestic cup competitions, playing a key role in helping the Reds reach the League Cup and FA Cup finals but not featuring in either of the final victories.

Having scored 10 goals in the cup competitions that season, he was left frustrated by the lack of opportunities.

By the 2023/24 season, Minamino finally looked to have found his feet at Monaco.

Under new head coach Adi Hutter, who he previously worked with at Salzburg, Minamino began to play more centrally and contributed with nine Ligue 1 goals and six assists in 30 appearances.

This season, he has six goals and five assists in all competitions, finally getting the opportunities he once desired in the form of 33 appearances