Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has branded Divock Origi a ‘hero’ and backed him to ‘explode’ whichever club he ends up at amid rumours he will soon sign for AC Milan.
The Rossoneri management know it is a necessity to bolster the attacking options and specifically the centre-forward department where there is currently only the ageing duo of Olivier Giroud and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (who is out of contract) who are able to play the role, plus the inexperienced 18-year-old Marko Lazetic.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (via MilanNews) reported earlier this week that Origi is very close to joining Milan on a free transfer ahead of next season as he will leave Liverpool when his deal expires. An agreement over terms was found some time ago and all that remains is for a few details to be resolved.
Origi came off the bench and was influential in Liverpool’s 2-0 derby win over Everton as he had a hand in the opening goal and then was in the right place at the right time again to double the lead. After the game, Klopp lauded the Belgian.
“We will never a player like him because if he leaves, he will explode wherever he goes. He is a world class striker, he is a legend and will stay a legend forever,” he said (via InsideMilan).
“He doesn’t always make the squad which is ridiculous, but he is there when we need him every time. He was involved in both games.”
Guaranteed, he’s way better than Haller
Yep. And Belotti. The fact Klopp has such high praise of him is enough for me. Solid signing on a FREE. Cannot complain. Adding Nunez would be icing on the cake.
A legend? It seems the definition of that word has changed quite a lot recently.
Look at the number of goals e.g. Immobile has scored. Yet no one would call him a legend. Same applies to Lewandovski & Håland. Great goal scoring machines but it takes A LOT more to become a legend.
Origi? A legend? LOL.
Well you actually don’t deserve my comments but here , you obviously don’t know ORiGI, well if Lewandovski & haland and immobile, managers don’t call them legends , that has nothing absolutely nothing to do with ORiGI you name them whatever you please okay and stop hating.
ORiGI will always be a legend at Anfield, you can make haland Lewandovski and immobile your legend nobody cares, klop have lots of praise for ORiGI that’s final.
What’s a definition of a legend of not one who shows up whenever he is called upon and influential in major games. Legends don’t necessarily have to be popular people.
What’s a definition of a legend of not one who shows up whenever he is called upon and influential in major games. Legends don’t necessarily have to be popular people.
Solskaer is a legend at Man United and he probably started less games than Origi.