Divock Origi has struggled for opportunities in the Premier League this season but he has shown his worth to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Anfield legend John Aldridge has been full of advice for Liverpool during the January transfer window.
Speaking to the Independent last week, Aldridge encouraged Jurgen Klopp to pursue the Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly despite the £90 million price-tag placed on the Senegal international.
And the former Republic of Ireland international has not stopped there, pointing out that the Reds could do with another addition at the other end of the pitch, too, as Klopp looks to end their 29-year wait for a top flight title.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Aldridge has even encouraged Liverpool to replace Divock Origi could the opportunity arise.
“The squad is a very good one, but Liverpool need a bit more quality in reserve and up front is the big one,” said Aldridge, who represented the Reds from 1987 to 1989.
“Divock Origi, for me, is a no-no. I think the Reds will need more than what the Belgium international offers, so it is an area where Klopp will have to look at.
“Liverpool will need a player who can either operate through the middle or down either wing, so to get a player of that quality and versatility will be difficult to find.”
Such comments could be seen a little harsh considering that Origi has shown his worth when given a chance.
The Belgium international, a £10 million signing from Lille in 2014, netted a dramatic 96th minute winner in December’s Merseyside derby against Everton and fired home a stunning long-range strike during the FA Cup defeat away to Wolves a week ago.
And, according to the Liverpool Echo, Origi’s form has won over Klopp with the former Borussia Dortmund boss keen to keep the 23-year-old at Anfield until the end of the season.
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