Origi will be a Jor dropper
SKIPPER Jordan Henderson is tipping Divock Origi to have a big impact as Liverpool aim to rekindle their glory days under Jurgen Klopp next season.
Belgian striker Origi was on target in the 2-0 win over AC Milan in the International Champions Cup clash in Santa Clara with Roberto Firmino also on the scoresheet.
Origi, on his first outing since Euro 2016, struck just before the hour mark with a smart turn and finish. Now Henderson says Origi is ready to make the next step up and become a first-team regular. He said: “Since he’s come into the club he has progressed throughout his time and is getting better and better.
“He finished last season brilliantly and then got a bad injury, but he is looking sharp in pre-season and he is going to have a big season because he is a big player for us.”
The 21-year-old shone at times last term but has yet to cement his spot in the Liverpool team – something he is keen to address.
Origi said: “I’m very happy to be back on the pitch. I can feel the confidence from everyone and can improve and enjoy my game.
“Year by year I’m improving and I’m still young. The most important thing is to make steps and last year I had some good moments, so I want to learn and become more consistent to help the team even more and become an important player in the team.”
Origi has a battle to be a regular starter with Daniel Sturridge, Danny Ings and Christian Benteke all vying to start up front.
The Reds, who lost their first ICC match to Chelsea, take on Barcelona at Wembley on Saturday and open their Premier League campaign at Arsenal on August 14.