Klopp praises Origi and tackles « people who don’t watch football enough »

Divock Origi started for the first time since January in Liverpool’s 3-2 Champions League win over AC Milan on Wednesday. At the end of the match, his coach Jürgen Klopp was rave about his striker, who could have left the club and been.

Divock Origi’s hours at Liverpool seemed numbered but the striker may be on the recovery. While he did not play a single minute of play in the Premier League, the player was established in the Champions League against AC Milan (3-2) by his coach Jürgen Klopp, for the first day of the phase groups on Wednesday.

The former LOSC scorer, who was replaced in the 63rd minute by Sadio Mané, delivered a convincing performance and was notably behind Mohamed Salah’s equalizing goal.

« He’s a sensational striker and he played really well today. He’s a great guy. He will be considered a legend when he leaves. He could have left this summer but the football is crazy and people have forgotten. how good he is. We have to decide on the starting players. He hasn’t done anything wrong. It is sometimes difficult to get into this team but I’m really happy for him tonight, « said Klopp.

A future far from Liverpool

Divock Origi, who will be out of contract at the end of the season, could have left this summer. His coach has revealed he is placed on the transfer list but no offer has arrived on the Reds executive table. Jürgen Klopp adds that it will be extremely difficult for him to have time this season.

« People forget how good he is. It’s hard to get into this team. During the transfer window we all thought there would be a suitable offer for him but obviously people aren’t looking enough at him. football. He’s a great guy. He’ll be considered a legend when he leaves, « said the former Dortmund coach.

Divock Origi arrived in Liverpool in 2014, where he played 158 games for 35 goals scored, including one in the Champions League final against Tottenham in 2019. He also won an English league title in 2020. Afterwards This great victory against AC Milan, Jürgen Klopp’s men will receive Crystal Palace on behalf of the fifth day of the Premier League.

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