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Divock Origi Available For Liverpool Against Sheffield United

Liverpool Striker Divock Origi Against Newcastle United
Liverpool Striker Divock Origi Against Newcastle United

Liverpool striker Divock Origi is available for his side’s game against Sheffield United in the Premier League this weekend.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will take on promoted outfit United away from home at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.

Belgium international striker Origi has recovered from an ankle injury he suffered during the Premier League encounter against Newcastle United at Anfield on September 14.

Boost for Liverpool

Liverpool are doing well at the moment, and are currently at the top of the Premier League table with 18 points from six matches, as many as five points clear of second-placed and defending champions Manchester City.

The Reds will head into the match against United at Bramall Lane as favourites, and their chances of winning against the Blades will be enhanced by the return of Origi to the squad.

The 24-year-old, who can also operate as a winger, will be a good option to have on the Liverpool substitutes’ bench.

Stats

Origi has made two starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool so far this season, scoring one goal in the process.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the 24-year-old striker made four starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for the Reds, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the process.

The Belgian made two starts and six substitute appearance in the Champions League for Liverpool last season, scoring three goals in the process.