Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Divock Origi after he came on from the bench to help his team win 2-0 against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Sunday.
Origi, who scored his second goal against Liverpool, often has to wait for his moments, but when given the opportunity, he is often the one who makes the difference when he shows up again. in the victory that made the Premier League leader Manchester City touch the gap in the title race.
Origi made the best save for Liverpool’s nasty rivals Everton, with his late header coming off the bench at Anfield on Sunday and scoring shots in the 2-0 win. of his team in the tough Merseyside derby.
It was the 27-year-old’s sixth career goal against Everton, at least double the number of goals he has scored against any other opponent in his Liverpool career, while he now has 11 goals. when coming on as a substitute in the Premier League, the most. a Liverpool player.
Origi’s contract expires in June when his eight years at Anfield are likely to come to an end.
It is not yet clear who could sign Origi, but Klopp believes the 27-year-old “will explode wherever he goes.”
Speaking to Sky Sports after Sunday’s Merseyside derby, Klopp added: “He’s a world-class striker, he’s a legend and will forever be a legend.
“He doesn’t always make for a ridiculous squad, but he’s there when we need him all the time.”
But Graeme Souness thinks Klopp’s praise for Origi is excessive.
The former Liverpool player and manager replied: “Origi is the one who will be allowed to leave this football club because he is not good enough for this football club.”
In such a tight title race where Liverpool will need a slip from leaders Manchester City if they are to finish at the top of the table this term, such contributions, off the bench reserves, can make a difference.
