Jurgen Klopp has dubbed Divock Origi a “legend on and off the pitch” following his insurance coverage aim in opposition to Everton within the Merseyside derby.
The Reds struggled to interrupt via a resolute Everton protection within the opening 45 minutes, however Andy Robertson’s header broke the Toffees’ resistance within the second half.
Origi changed Naby Keita on the hour mark, and the Belgian ahead added to his tally of late Liverpool targets with an Eighty fifth-minute header to safe the victory.
“He’s a legend on and off the pitch. He’s a incredible footballer, a world-class striker, and is our greatest finisher, at all times was,” Klopp informed reporters in his post-match press convention.
“I’ve to make actually laborious selections because the boys all need to contribute. All people loves Div and rightly so. He was once more very decisive.”
Origi’s third Premier League aim of the season elevated his tally to 41 in 173 appearances for Liverpool, though he’s anticipated to depart in the summertime when his contract expires.
The Reds have now closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester Metropolis to at least one level forward of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg in opposition to Villarreal.
