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Liverpool fans on social media have praised Takumi Minamino for the role he played in their FA Cup triumph, despite him not making the 20-man squad for Saturday's final.

Jurgen Klopp omitted the Japan international, 27, in favour of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Sadio Mane and Divock Origi. It proved to be a wise decision, as the Reds defeated Chelsea on penalties to lift the cup. Minamino hasn't played a competitive club game for nearly two months, making just 23 appearances this term.

Yet Liverpool fans still appreciate the role he played in their most recent triumph. Minamino featured in the first four rounds of this season's FA Cup, scoring three goals to help Klopp's side beat Shrewsbury, Cardiff, Norwich and Nottingham Forest. His two goals against Norwich proved to be particularly decisive.

Minamino had a similar impact in their EFL Cup triumph. He didn't feature in that final, either, but played in every game prior - scoring four goals and providing one assist. The Reds overcame Norwich, Preston, Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea to win that tournament.

The forward, who joined Liverpool from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020, has finished the season as their top scorer in both the FA Cup and EFL Cup. His move to Anfield hasn't worked out as planned, playing just 54