Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already hinted that Takumi Minamino would get his chance to shine tonight.
Speaking ahead of the FA Cup trip to Aston Villa, Klopp revealed that it was time he thought about involving the Japan international a little more.
The 25-year-old, a £7.2 million signing by Michael Edwards a year ago, has only started four games for Liverpool across all competitions this season.
If he does start at Villa Park, he’s going to be coming up against a very youthful side.
Aston Villa are set to field a combination of academy and Under-23 players due to an outbreak at the club’s Bodymoor Heath training ground.
Even manager Dean Smith will be absent from the dugout tonight, with Mark Delaney taking charge.
And Liverpool fans on Twitter believe that Minamino – who scored on his last appearance for the Premier League champions – could run riot against the young Villans.
Here’s what some supporters are saying:
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