New potential Liverpool star, Klopp is impressed

The Japanese national team not only defeated Spain and Germany in the World Cup in impressive fashion, but they also advanced as the group winners ahead of both of their European counterparts, Japan's fluctuating play from being a revelation against Germany to a letdown against Costa Rica to a force to be reckoned with against Spain…

Is without a doubt one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far, the transformational effect of Kaoru Mitoma is what has endured in every fixture. In each of Japan's three games so far, he has entered in the second half and grabbed attention In the first game against Germany, Mitoma was crucial in helping Japan score the equalizer.

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It was his touch to square the ball across to Ao Tanaka against Spain that ultimately resulted in Japan's winner to secure first place in the group. His darting runs against Costa Rica saw him elude two or three Costa Rican defenders before putting the ball across the penalty area, which could have seen Japan equalize.

However, Mitoma is more than just a tournament darling. In 13 appearances for Japan, he has contributed to nine goals. Prior to being noticed in Belgium last year, he scored an incredible 50 goals in just 62 appearances for Kawasaki Frontale in his native Japan, He is now attracting attention with Brighton, where he has played 419 minutes in total.

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As he got used to the routine and has contributed to three goals, including an amazing assist against Chelsea and a well-taken strike against Wolves in the Premier League, Mitoma, who is only 25 years old, has all the qualities to be a star player, not just for Brighton but at an even higher level, being elusive on the ball, direct, and with the capacity to have an impression in the final third. His skills would fit in well at Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp, and a tiny sample suggests the Reds should launch an aggressive recruitment campaign to get him to Anfield soon.