Divock Origi – Football Scout

UCL hero Origi signs new Liverpool contract

Paul Mariner gives his opinion on Liverpool’s reported move to extend Divock Origi’s contract and have him as the first-choice forward off the bench.

Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him.
Divock Origi has become the latest Liverpool player to commit his future to the club by signing a new deal at Anfield.
The 24-year-old, who scored the second goal in the Champions League final as Liverpool won their sixth European Cup, agreed fresh terms on Wednesday.
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As reported by ESPN FC, the European champions were confident the striker would extend his stay on Merseyside beyond the 12 months he had remaining on a deal from July 2014.
Talks over an improved…

Is Origi the man to back up Liverpool’s front 3?

Paul Mariner gives his opinion on Liverpool’s reported move to extend Divock Origi’s contract and have him as the first-choice forward off the bench.

Sources: Liverpool won’t sell Origi this summer

Craig Burley makes the case that Atletico Madrid and France star Antoine Greizmann would be just what Liverpool need to challenge Manchester City further next season.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours, including where Matthijs de Ligt will land in the summer transfer window.

ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno has words for anyone complaining about the discrepancy between Liverpool and Manchester City’s end-of-season fixtures for the 2019-20 season.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol gives his take on potential Liverpool summer transfer moves, seeing Neil Etheridge as a capable backup for Alisson.
Liverpool will not sanction the sale of Divock Origi during this transfer window — even if it means losing him on a free next summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Belgium international has one year remaining on his contract, but his representatives have been in discussions with the club over fresh terms.
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The 24-year-old…

Nicol: Origi will always be remembered at Anfield

Steve Nicol expresses his gratitude to Divock Origi for his Champions League impact this season, but doesn’t believe his future is with Liverpool.

Divock Origi, Fabinho headline list of Liverpool’s heroes in historic comeback vs. Barcelona

Steve Nicol says he feels guilty for doubting Liverpool could pull off a comeback against Barcelona and reach the Champions League final.
There have been many momentous Anfield nights in Liverpool’s European history but this one tops them all. Nobody gave the Reds a chance of overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit to the mighty Barcelona, but somehow they did it after a pulsating performance saw two goals apiece from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum send the Reds to a second successive Champions League final with a 4-0 victory.

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Where to start? This was heroic stuff from all concerned. Players, crowd, manager. Liverpool…

Origi’s late goal, Alexander-Arnold’s assists extend Liverpool’s title hopes to final day

Divock Origi scored a late winner for Liverpool at Newcastle, setting the stage for an intense finale in the Premier League title race.

Divock Origi and Trent Alexander-Arnold recap Liverpool’s pulsating 3-2 at Newcastle to keep their title dream alive.
Newcastle gave Liverpool all they could handle  but the Reds once again dug deep to win it 3-2 late on and keep the title race alive. Not for the first time this season, Divock Origi came off the bench to score a decisive goal. Over to you Manchester City.
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It was far from a vintage performance but the character of this team really is something special. Legs were weary, the opposition were inspired by a raucous home crowd, and Liverpool had twice been pegged back after taking the lead….

Galatasary have loan bid for Liverpool’s Divock Origi turned down – source

With Liverpool on the brink of elimination, ESPN’s Craig Burley expects fireworks at Anfield Stadium when the Reds take on Napoli for their final match of the UCL group stage.
Galatasaray have had an offer to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi on loan turned down because the Premier League club want him to stay nearer England, a source has told ESPN FC.
Belgium international Origi, who scored a late winner in the Merseyside derby against Everton earlier this month, is likely to leave on loan after struggling for first-team opportunities.
Galatasaray were linked with the 23-year-old last summer and had hoped to bring him in next month. The source said they approached…

Weekend numbers: Lionel Messi’s free-kick record, Romelu Lukaku ends home rut

Craig Burley was surprised to not see a reaction from Manchester City to N’Golo Kanté’s first-half goal, in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over the title-holders.

Gabriele Marcotti outlines Lucien Favre’s tactics in Borussia Dortmund’s 2-1 win over Schalke.

Craig Burley and Adrian Healy breakdown Manchester United’s thrashing of Fulham and Jose Mourinho’s cryptic comments after the match.

Pep Guardiola insists anyone can win the Premier League title and there is no favourite after Man City’s loss to Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho praised Paul Pogba and outlined what he needs to do to get back into the starting XI.

Jurgen Klopp insists he isn’t surprised by Mohamed Salah’s desire to score after he stayed on his feet during Liverpool’s second goal.

Mauricio Pochettino has immediately switched his focus to Barcelona after Tottenham’s 2-0 win in the Premier League over Leicester.

Niko Kovac admits Borussia Dortmund would have to make mistakes in order for Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title.

Jose Mourinho feels Man United fans cannot point the finger at any of his players following their 4-1 win over Fulham.

Maurizio Sarri was quick to rule out Chelsea’s title chances after their victory over Manchester City.

Jose Mourinho jokingly suggested Man United were trying to save money for January after he found no water at his press conference. Chelsea stunning Manchester City and Liverpool thrashing Bournemouth to go top have made the Premier League title race exciting again. In Spain, Lionel Messi eviscerated Espanyol with a display of supreme skill, while in Italy, Juventus continued their remorseless march to an eighth straight scudetto with a 1-0 win over Inter. Here are the best numbers from an action-packed weekend of football.

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Here’s a ridiculous Messi stat: Messi has more free-kick goals over the last four La Liga seasons (15)…

Weekend numbers: Lionel Messi’s free-kick conversion is better than Europe’s top teams