Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that new signing Takumi Minamino is not here to make up the numbers.

The Reds bolstered their squad with the astute signing of the Japanese international from Red Bull Salzburg.

And Klopp believes the youngster has what it takes to push the regular starters for a position in the first eleven.

"We will start learning about each other from now on," he told reporters.

"But we signed the player from Salzburg - we want him to be that player who played against us.

"We didn't bring him (Minamino) in to accept he is number four or five in attack. He can play in several positions. We have many options, I don't have to know where he can start right now.

"We need to use his natural skills, as natural as possible. It would be nice if people give him time."