Divock Origi says he works harder in training to make up for missed game time at Liverpool and insists another magical Merseyside derby moment is not something he takes for granted.
The 27-year-old had a hand in setting up Andy Robertson’s crucial opening goal just a couple of minutes after coming off the bench before scoring his sixth goal in nine games against Everton late on.
Despite his lack of pitch time Origi has become something of a cult hero for fans as, in addition to his derby contributions, he played a huge part in their 2019 Champions League win having scored two in the famous semi-final comeback against Barcelona before finding the net against Tottenham in the final.
However, his days at Anfield appear to be numbered with his contract set to expire this summer. And will not have played enough matches to trigger a one-year extension.
Origi will become a free agent in the summer and he has been tipped to join AC Milan.
The Belgium international has made just five starts across 16 appearances this season, with just one since early December and his last inclusion in a Premier League first XI coming 15 months ago.
He has still managed to produce important contributions, with a 90th-minute winner against Wolves in December followed by the goal which secured a record six out of six victories in the Champions League group stage three days later.
His close-range header against Everton, from almost the same place he scored the derby winner in the sixth minute of added time in December 2018, was another one to endear him to fans, who will have mixed feelings about his expected departure.
Origi on ‘unbelievable’ impact
“It’s unbelievable. Honestly, I don’t take it for granted,” Origi, who was attracting interest from Atalanta in January with Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan all now reportedly keeping tabs on him, told liverpoolfc.com.
“It is such a pleasure to be able to play football at the highest level. To win these games – for the club it…
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