In the pre-match press conference ahead of Liverpool’s encounter versus Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday (via Goal.com), Jurgen Klopp provided an update on Origi’s availability and said,
“Mane and Origi both trained normally yesterday, no issues.”
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This recent development will be a welcome bit of news for the Reds manager as he will be able to name his strongest team against the Blades this weekend. There is no denying that the Merseyside giants have missed Origi’s presence off the bench in recent matches. The Belgian striker gained a reputation for scoring vital goals for Liverpool last season. Hence, Klopp would be aware of the kind of influence Origi can have on the result of the match when he comes on as a substitute during the latter stages of a contest.
Origi netted some crucial goals for the Premier League table-toppers in the previous campaign which includes his game-winning header against Everton at Anfield and his sensational finish versus Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League final. The 24-year-old is an unsung hero at Anfield and doesn’t often get the praise he deserves for his contributions on the field.
The Belgian frontman was rewarded with a long-term contract by the Merseyside outfit earlier this summer. Thus, we can expect him to play a more significant role for the Reds this season. The Oostende-born prospect has registered one goal in six matches for the European champions this term across all competitions. Origi has also earned 27 international caps for the Belgium national team while scoring three goals for his homeland in the process.
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The Reds centre-forward has decent pace in his locker which enables him to dribble with the ball out on the wide areas. Origi is also a lethal finisher inside the opposition penalty box as evidenced by his goals off the bench during the 2018-19 campaign. He knows what it takes to win silverware with Liverpool so he will once again be a vital member of Klopp’s frontline in the coming months.
Therefore, having Origi back for the away clash against Chris Wilder’s men will be a huge boost for the Merseysiders and their chances of securing a positive result at South Yorkshire this weekend.
