Jurgen Klopp says Takumi Minamino can have a big impact for Liverpool this season.

The Japan international scored his first goal for the club in Saturday's Community Shield loss to Arsenal.

Asked if the forward can kick on after breaking his duck, Klopp said: "Yes, he can have an impact, that's why we signed him. That's easily said.

"I don't want to put, after one or two really good performances in the pre-season, massive pressure on his shoulders that there's absolutely no need for. We have a good football team and it's difficult to come into the team anyway.

"But he is a player who is really useful for us, let me say it like this. It was not only the goal today. He is in between, he is really good in small spaces, his first touch is exceptional, then his decision-making between the lines is really quick. That helps as well. So, yes, he can be a real player for us – that was always clear."

On Minamino's goal, Klopp believes it will be an important confidence booster for the 25-year-old.

He added: "It was big for him and big for us because it was the only thing he lacked since he is with us. He didn't score a goal [before], but had situations and was close in plenty of moments. That helped of course.

"The shape he is in is obviously good, I think everybody could see when he came on. Then, the goal is more or less the logical step after performing on the level he performs now, especially in the pre-season.

"I am very pleased for him; it was very important for us to stay in the game and for him, just to make this first important step."