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Jurgen Klopp tried to help Takumi Minamino settle in at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp's dressing room change to help the struggling Takumi Minamino fell flat as the forward failed to settle in at Liverpool.

The Japan international arrived from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020 with high hopes after the Reds activated his £7.25million release clause.

Klopp had been full of praise for Minamino, calling him "classy" and "the best talent".



The idea was that Minamino, who was still learning English, would 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.

During his six-month loan deal on the south coast, he initially thrived by making nine starts, but soon found himself in and out of the side.

Minamino was frustrated by a lack of game time despite winning silverware(Image: Getty Images)

After his return to Anfield, Minamino featured mostly in domestic cup competitions, playing a pivotal role in Liverpool's journey to both the League Cup and FA Cup finals, though he didn't participate in either of the final triumphs.

I want to do my best to be a player who can produce results in important games."

Minamino is now a regular for Monaco(Image: VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)Article continues below

Unsurprisingly, Minamino was sold to Monaco that same month, still in search of the playing opportunities he required.

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

This season, the 30-year-old has six goals and five assists across all competitions, making 33 appearances for Monaco who are currently sitting fourth in the league.