After a shaky first half, Liverpool ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against Stoke aided by a brilliant substitute appearance from Divock Origi. The Belgian bagged a brace in a win that will give the Reds confidence for Dortmund’s visit on Thursday.
20-year old Divock Origi has had a fantastic week for the Reds. From scoring a crucial away goal at the fabled Signal Iduna Park to scoring a brace tonight at Anfield, the Belgian has certainly turned the tide on his Liverpool career.
With one eye on the crucial 2nd leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Dortmund, Klopp made seven changes to the starting lineup handing starts to Kevin Stewart, Joe Allen, Kolo Toure and Martin Skrtel. Roberto Firmino returned to the lineup having been out with an injury while Sheyi Ojo was given his full debut at Anfield. Sturridge headed the Reds’ attack ahead of Divock Origi.
Huge day for young Sheyi Ojo who makes his first start for #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) April 10, 2016
Moreno got the afternoon running with an absolute ripper from 25 yards out.
Moreno with a cracker! #lfc
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) April 10, 2016
A note on Bojan’s goal: according to the esteemed @ged0407 that is the first time Stoke have scored in the league at Anfield since 1983
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) April 10, 2016
No idea how Bojan who is about 3ft 2ins get a free header six yards out. All came from Skrtel’s careless foul on Crouch
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) April 10, 2016
WHAT A CROSS FROM OJO!
ON A PLATE FOR STURRIDGE!
— AnfieldIndex (@AnfieldIndex) April 10, 2016
Ojo who’d had a decent afternoon assisting Sturridge’s goal that put Liverpool back in the lead, was then subbed at half-time giving way to Origi. It was the Belgian’s show after that.
The things Klopp has done to Allen, Origi, Firmino and Lovren to name a few in a matter of months is nothing short of a miracle.
— Anfield Hub (@AnfieldHub) April 10, 2016
That Origi goal reminded me of Torres goal ages ago ???
— Riddock (@benriddock) April 10, 2016
Even Origi’s crosses end up in the net. This is turning into a rout for #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) April 10, 2016
Pierre Emerick Origiyang
— Spion Klopp (@Jay_78_) April 10, 2016
The job Sturridge does for us up top is criminally underrated. Creates space and chances for everyone up top. Him and Origi together ???#LFC
— Rob Bloomer (@Bobbybloomer) April 10, 2016
