Liverpool cult hero to miss World Cup after horror injury in last game before winter break

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Liverpool learned of a serious injury to record signing Alexander Isak just days before Christmas but one of their former stars has suffered a heartbreaking blow of his ownFormer Liverpool star Takumi Minamino looks certain to miss next summer's World Cup after suffering an ACL injury while playing for Monaco against Auxerre. The Ligue 1 club confirmed the worst on Monday after the Japan international was forced off in the first half of Sunday's Coupe de France game."During the [round of 64] Coupe de France match played in Auxerre, our midfielder Takumi Minamino suffered an injury to his left knee," Monaco wrote on social media.

Courage Taki, we're with you."A number of Liverpool fans joined their Monaco counterparts in sending Minamino their best wishes. However, Minamino's injury remains a blow for both club and country.It was their final outing before France's winter break.

He has four goals and three assists to his name this term, including the winner in a recent league victory against Paris Saint-Germain.Japan's World Cup campaign is less than six months away, and an ACL rupture traditionally keeps footballers out for longer than that. Who has been Liverpool’s best player over the course of 2025?