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Liverpool vs Everton. FA Cup third round. A home debutant looking to announce himself in one of the most dramatic ways possible. Stop us if you've heard this one before.

It was in January 2018 when Virgil van Dijk nodded home a late winner for the Reds, his first game since his world record move from Southampton, to send his new side into the FA Cup fourth round and eliminate their Merseyside rivals.

In truth, the Dutch defender did not need much of an introduction to the world – or those at Anfield. After a protracted pursuit, Van Dijk had become the world's most expensive defender days earlier in a £75million move ($98.4million). His late goal against Everton only served to announce his arrival in spectacular fashion.

Now, Takumi Minamino is set to attempt similar. His transfer fee will be much smaller - £7.25million ($9.5million) – and his reputation nowhere near as big. Yet as the Liverpool Echo report, the Red Bull Salzburg attacker will have his medical with the club today ahead of a January 1 move, with his first game potentially against Everton in the FA Cup on January 5.

It would be an intruiging introduction, but especially given what is happening across Stanley Park right now. Carlo Ancelotti looks set to take over at Goodison Park after being sacked from SSC Napoli earlier this month. Minamino, of course, not only played against Liverpool in this season's Champions League, but also the Serie A side when managed by Ancelotti.

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Minamino featured in the two games, which Red Bull Salzburg picked up just a solitary point from, and impressed in Austria. He recorded three shots, two key passes and had 64 touches, the fifth highest in the side. He also completed two dribbles and made two interceptions, highlighting his ability both on and off the ball.

The 24-year-old is set for a reunion with not just Liverpool, then, but also an Ancelotti side which will be looking to spoil his debut. Van Dijk managed to avoid that. The Japanese international will be desperate to do the same.