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title: "Pundits discuss ‘tremendous’ Divock Origi following UCL winner"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-12-08T08:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-12-08T12:53:51Z"
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# Pundits discuss ‘tremendous’ Divock Origi following UCL winner

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/12/08/pundit-lauds-dynamic-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-during-liverpool-ucl-win/) striker [Divock Origi](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/12/07/garth-crooks-lauds-dangerous-liverpool-cult-hero-divock-origi/) was once again the man of the moment as a heavily rotated Jurgen Klopp side overcame AC Milan in the San Siro.

Despite going behind in the game the Reds always seemed to have the [upper hand in terms of quality](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/ac-milan-1-2-liverpool-highlights) and a Mohamed Salah equaliser soon regained parity.

In the second half, it was that man Origi who expertly guided a powerful header beyond Mike Maignan to secure a [100 per cent winning record](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/standings/) in UEFA Champions League Group B.

Speaking on [BT Sport](https://www.bt.com/sport) after the match, two ex-Liverpool frontmen Peter Crouch and Michael Owen were discussing the Belgian 26-year-old.

> Fantastic header too, neck muscles, the power and the angle it arrives at, it was a tremendous finish. It is difficult to keep yourself focused, he could have moved to a mid table club but he is playing at Liverpool on the biggest stage.

Owen responded in kind by suggesting the enigmatic ace still has a [role to play](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) on Merseyside despite being underneath the quality required.

> He’s not anywhere near the four players: Firmino, Jota, Mane and Salah. He’s a level below for me. But when you’re an impact player like he is, then it doesn’t necessarily matter. Now he’s going to get a chance to obviously start a few games in January when the Africa Cup of Nations starts.

So far this season Origi has [scored five and provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/leistungsdaten/spieler/148368) in 10 appearances across all competitions.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Despite seemingly being on the [brink of an Anfield exit](https://talksport.com/football/944666/jurgen-klopp-divock-origi-liverpool-transfer-window-champions-league/) for some time, the Belgian continues to remain a Red and in truth, this season continues to deliver the goods.

More often than not able to impact results in a positive manner, Klopp will be reliant on Origi to fill part of the void [left behind by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane](https://talksport.com/football/996140/liverpool-january-signings-mohamed-salah-sadio-mane-afcon/) in January.

Out of contract at the end of the season, more performances such as last night and the club may be looking to tie down the [£10.8million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/marktwertverlauf/spieler/148368) man beyond next summer.