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Jurgen Klopp: This is why I started Divock Origi for Liverpool against Bournemouth
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp admits he started Divock Origi against Bournemouth as he didn’t have many other options.
Divock Origi made his first Premier League start since April for Liverpool at Bournemouth
Klopp handed Oirigi his first Premier League start since April for the clash at Dean Court.
With Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge both out injured, Klopp was left with no choice to start the Belgian.
Origin has recently returned to form, scoring two goals in his last two matches for Liverpool, and Klopp is confident the striker can continue his good run against Bournemouth.
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It’s clear he gets a chance now and hopefully for us and for him he can use it
“He has the same opportunity as each player,” Klopp said.
“With his obvious qualities he has a chance to play.
“I don’t think too much about it because I never thought that he would not be involved.
“He really can play, he can perform good stuff.
“Now he has an opportunity because it’s quite simple. In our situation now we don’t have a lot of different options.
“It’s clear he gets a chance now and hopefully for us and for him he can use it.”
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