Jurgen Klopp labels Divock Origi a Liverpool legend ahead of UCL clash

Jurgen Klopp's red-hot Liverpool gear up to play hosts to Belgian side KRC Genk on Matchday 4 of UEFA Champions League. Liverpool are currently second in ir group after an opening day loss to Carlo Ancelotti's Napoli. Meanwhile, Genk are winless in ir Champions League 2019-20 campaign so far. 

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Speaking at a press conference ahead of game, Jurgen Klopp cut off a journalist about to pose a question, albeit with good reason. journalist was building up to his question, stating that Liverpool were about to play a side that has been somewhat of a production line for Europe's top talent in recent times. journalist proceeded to list out a couple of players to have passed through Genk setup in recent years, with Kevin De Bruyne, Kalidou Koulibaly and Wilfred Ndidi being on list. This was when Jurgen Klopp decided to interject. Jurgen Klopp interrupted journalist to point out that Divock Origi should also be included in that list, considering Belgian forward is somewhat of a Liverpool legend. 

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Divock Origi's 'legendary' form for Liverpool

Reds fans would agree with charismatic German's assessment. Divock Origi's goal against Everton last season propelled him to spotlight after Belgian was largely in shadow of Liverpool's devastating front three. Since n, Origi has gone on to score some very important goals for Jurgen Klopp's side, key among m being goal that came against Barcelona in second leg of Champions League semi-final last season. Liverpool were on losing side in first leg, succumbing to a 3-0 defeat to Barcelona at Camp u. second leg at Anfield, however, saw Liverpool come out in full force. With score tied at 3-3 on aggregate, right-back Trent Alexander-Arld decided to take a quick free-kick, which found Divock Origi, who duly slotted in decisive goal to put Liverpool through on aggregate. Origi would also go on to score final goal of 2018/19 Champions League season when he netted Liverpool's second goal against Tottenham in final. 

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This season, Origi has once again proven his credentials as Liverpool's top impact player. Origi scored a delightful brace during thrilling 5-5 draw in fourth round of Carabao Cup against Arsenal. Belgian's first was a smooth turn and finish from just outside box, whereas his second was an acrobatic effort that pulled Liverpool level in game. Club legend or t, Divock Origi will find game time hard to come by as long as front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmi and Mohamed Salah remain fit for Reds. 

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