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Liverpool goalscorer Divock Origi discusses Philippe Coutinho injury
DIVOCK ORIGI has wished Philippe Coutinho a speedy recovery after the Liverpool star was forced off with an injury against Sunderland.
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Coutinho was stretchered off during the 2-0 win over Sunderland following a clash with midfielder Didier N'Dong.
Initial reports suggested the Liverpool star could have broken a bone in his foot, potentially a metatarsal.
However, Origi has claimed he hasn't heard anything about the severity of Coutinho's injury.
Divock Origi gave Liverpool the lead against Sunderland
Philippe Coutinho was stretchered off the field in the first half
And the Belgium international wished the 24-year-old well and heaped praise on the influential Brazilian.
"No not at all. I hope it's ok for him because he is a very important player for us," Origi said after the game.
Origi replaced the injured Coutinho and gave the Reds the lead on 75 minutes before Milner tucked away a penalty in added time.
Talking about the win, Origi added: "The manager said before the game we had to stay patient.
"He said if we played like that the whole game we would win."
Liverpool now sit top of the Premier League and will retain top-spot if Chelsea slip up against rivals Tottenham.
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