Topic: Chewer of Toffees, scourge of Barça, Peeler of Spuds, Arse kicker, Wolves slayer

[bigbear]

We dont need to see how he does. We have Origi who is younger, better, and not coming off an ACL.

Why waste the first 6 months of next season seeing if Ings will get up to speed to be anything like his former self, and then probably selling next summer anyway because he probably wont and probably wasnt any better than a 3rd choice striker for a club with our ambitions anyway.

I just dont see the need.

Origi as flown past Ings this season and pushed him even further down the pecking order. Firmino too looks more effective as a forward than a 10.

Then there's Sturridge who hopefully wont miss as much football as well as possibly (hopefully) another striker to come in case Sturridge can't stay fit again.

Where does Ings figure exactly?

I think if we re-qualify for Europe next season then there is a place and lots of game time for Ings.

However, you are right, assuming we get rid of Benteke/Balotelli and bring in one very good striker (like Dembele perhaps), we will have Origi, Sturridge, Firmino (who can play there), one very good striker and Ings.

I'm happy for Ings to be about the place as he comes across well especially if we have lots of midweek games but if we don't I don't see him getting loads of game time. That said, unless he gets re-injured, he is young enough to always have a value and he could be a great sub option off the bench at times. When he came on last year he injected energy and the crowd responded to him, if he could carry out that role 30 times a year then sound.

[The Test]

I personally think Ings will be great next season... but regardless the player himself seems to have supreme confidence in his own abilities. So after completing a dream transfer and then battling back to fitness after a year blighted by injury, it's suggested to him that he might want to go to crystal palace or some other two bit outfit... do people actually think for a second he's just going to happily pack his little Ings toothbrush into his  little "easyjet size compliant" Ings suitcase and sprint off all enthusiastic like to book a National Express ticket straight to croydon?

Ings has a contract. He's going to tell whoever suggested it to go fuck themselves. The guy obviously believes he can make it here and so do I. He's got a bit of that dirk kuyt grit about him, and the same "right place right time" vibe, but has the benefit of being a bit more mobile and skillful that Dirk.

[Carra-ton]

I have to hand it to this kid. Seeing his latest interviews, and his overall demeanour, he really is fighting hard to reach that higher level. All credit to him. But, he has a long way to go, and to be fair, he knows it. Needs to keep scoring and keep his chin up at all times.

Areas where he needs to improve is finishing, making better runs/movements. He has a master in the art to learn from, in Sturridge when it comes to making sneaky runs. If he can improve his finishing, keep his fitness, improve his runs and still maintain the all action, physical game he has shown in short glimpses, then he can be special.

[SlowRap]

You can understand why Sinclair doesn't want to sign a new contract, especially with how well Origi is doing, he would be well down the pecking order and now has Ojo coming through.

We have had a bad run of injuries with our strikers this season, so need some cover

OR Sinclair could look at Origi and say to himself, if I take my chance I'll play. I was just thinking about him this morning (Sinclair) and what a waste the whole situation is, the lad obviously has talent but is poorly advised. Who better than Klopp to develop him?

[ThePoolMan]

Origi, Ings, Firmino and Sturridge will all be needed next season. Add the rapidly developing youngsters like Ojo and sign Dembele, Gotze and Xhaka and the team will be ready for a challenge  for the Premiership and the CL qualification (which wont be needed if we win the Europa League obviously) next season.

[Keita Success]

I personally think Ings will be great next season... but regardless the player himself seems to have supreme confidence in his own abilities. So after completing a dream transfer and then battling back to fitness after a year blighted by injury, it's suggested to him that he might want to go to crystal palace or some other two bit outfit... do people actually think for a second he's just going to happily pack his little Ings toothbrush into his  little "easyjet size compliant" Ings suitcase and sprint off all enthusiastic like to book a National Express ticket straight to croydon?

Ings has a contract. He's going to tell whoever suggested it to go fuck themselves. The guy obviously believes he can make it here and so do I. He's got a bit of that dirk kuyt grit about him, and the same "right place right time" vibe, but has the benefit of being a bit more mobile and skillful that Dirk.

Agree with everything you say. I was excited when we signed him and people forget how good he was before he got injured.

Anyway, Origi...

[jboy14]

Origi, Ings, Firmino and Sturridge will all be needed next season. Add the rapidly developing youngsters like Ojo and sign Dembele, Gotze and Xhaka and the team will be ready for a challenge  for the Premiership and the CL qualification (which wont be needed if we win the Europa League obviously) next season.

If we sign those three we will be Prem league champs 1 year from today.

[mickeydocs]

He has the lot. There will be barren spells and there will be mistakes.
We need to give him time. Only 20 years old and alot to learn, but his attitude appears to be spot on.

I also really like the lads modesty. My nine year old son is already a big fan.

[jooneyisdagod]

One thing that really struck me about Origi was that he was a very eloquent and clearly intelligent guy already at a young age. And remember, this isn't even his first language. But clearly, he had a top class education and carried himself with a decency and modesty, which was refreshing to see. And I'm sure his natural intelligence only helps him get better as he seems to be absorbing tactical instructions quite quickly.

[tubby]

Origi vs Hummels highlights:

[Zlen]

I can't stop comparing him to Henry.
I know, I know...just can't stop, it's stronger them me.

[Bjinxi]

What a player... he dominated Hummels at times--- absolutely magnificent

[AndyMuller]

Absolutely brilliant, he reminds me of Drogba minus the shitty antics.

[RyanBabel19]

4 in 3, 2 of which were against one of the best sides in the world

Delighted to see him doing so well and it was infuriating seeing him written off straight away when we signed him. You would be hard pushed to find a more humble player at his age doing what he's doing. The strength all game against a player of Hummels ability was so impressive

He has all the tools to become one of the best around. The funniest thing is other teams fans are still writing him off and thinking he's nothing special. I was so excited when we got him as you could see the raw ability he possesses

[lachesis]

Outstanding tonight.

[Asam]

£11M is daylight robbery for this kid, he's worth that much for his hold up play alone 

[sminp]

We've got a hell of a player here. Just imagine how good he's gonna be when he reaches his prime, that's still 6 or 7 years away!

[Redcap]

He still doesn't have that aura of deadliness elite strikers have, but I think it will come. His all round game is sensational already. He does everything a coach would want of a forward. Presses, runs the channels, holds up the ball well, dominates centre halves in the air, dribbles to create space. His strength and relatively good close control makes him a really tough customer to handle just outside the area, and he's found it easy to cut in from the left flank and take a shot on goal. Again, when he improves his shooting by 10%, it's another area he's going to be very scary from.

[Nessy76]

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Can't stop Divock
Stop. Divock. You can't stop Divock.

[wemmick]

This kid is something else. Big game player at 20. Starting to look like he did at the World Cup.

[Schmidt]

Looking like a complete striker these days, great hold up play, great pace, good in the air and excellent finishing. He's really developed since Klopp arrived and is starting to look like he can push anyone in the team for that starting berth.

[ThePeetmix]

A pure physical monster of a striker yet still has wonderful feet and dribbling ability. Need to play both him and Sturridge together as they just seem to have a very good understanding.

[killer-heels]

Ripped the shit out of Hummels.

[Eliit]

What are we feeding him?

[PIPA23]

raw diamond.

[Adam_LFC]

Fast becoming my favourite.

[The Infamous_LFC]

beast

the new anelka

[zip]

I've said it once, I'll say it again:
Divock has got a massive cock,
Divock! Divock!
He tucks it in his football sock,
Divock! Divock!
He shagged a woman, now she's dead, he swings his cock around his head
Di-vock Ori-gi Liverpool's twenty seven!

Beast of a player.

[Marty McFly]

AUBEME-WHOOOOOO?!

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[Flinstone]

Mad player. Once the finishing comes with practice and a little experience he's going to rip this league to shreds.

[abhred]

Has absolutely everything in the locker. And ridiculous amounts of maturity for his age. Give him the No. 9 shirt next season, he'll make it proud.

[RedEire]

He gives me that feeling that Torres used to give, the way he runs at defenders reminds me so much of Torres. you can see defenders are shitting themselves when he turns at them.

[IndianRed]

Fuck, when did he get this strong? Putting on 5kgs of muscle is one thing, but learning how to flaunt it so effectively in such short time like how Drogba used to do against one of Europe's premier centrebacks in Hummels is another thing altogether. His pace, link-up play, first touch and ball hold up are all at a really advanced level. Once he adds a finisher's ruthlessness to his game, he could frankly be unstoppable.

And if he keeps up this level of rapid progress, he will start next season as our first choice CF. And to think he was firmly our 4th choice at the start of the season.

[RK7]

Not all the transfers were bad then?

This lad looks like he could be the next big thing, early I know but the all the signs are there.

[jonkrux]

The lad was superb once again tonight.

Edit -  voted in the top eleven worst players of the French league last year...  What a load of shite.

[redprodigal]

What a player we have here. Can't believe how good he's become in such short time. His confidence is growing each time he puts on the shirt.

[JackWard33]

Can we play him with Sturridge... you know... at the same time.. from the start.. please Jurgen?!!!

Every time they've been on the pitch together they've absolutely wrecked teams with their movement

[Tombellylfc]

Pleasure to watch this kid. Long may this form continue

[Keita Success]

Better than Martial, I maintain.