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

[6BigCups]

I said months back that I wouldn't be surprised to see Klopp have him down as our first choice striker going into the new season. As good as Sturridge is, he doesn't contribute to the team in the way that Divock does.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

He was our first choice striker before his injury and I don't think we've seen anything since that to suggest it won't remain the case come the first game of the season.

[kenworthy]

I think Klopp will be very smart in how he manages Sturridge. He has said as much in the past that a pragmatic approach is needed because of his injury record. So for Origi, his mindset should be "my time is now."

[Crosby Nick]

It's amazing how ignorant rival fans are about this guy. Whenever I speak about how good he is or how good he could be, I'm met with the usual "voted in worst Ligue 1 team lol can't be that good" or "Martial is so much better". They clearly haven't watched him play at all.

Beast.

Yeah I have an Arsenal mate who quotes that Ligue 1 thing. Hope he starts at the Emirates so he gets a closer look!

[Doc Red]

It's amazing how ignorant rival fans are about this guy. Whenever I speak about how good he is or how good he could be, I'm met with the usual "voted in worst Ligue 1 team lol can't be that good" or "Martial is so much better". They clearly haven't watched him play at all.

Beast.

There were members on RAWK that were saying the same, almost exactly a year ago.
"Hadn't played well in France, England was even more difficult, we need to stop taking punts on potential" etc
To be fair, there seemed to be far more that thought he had talent and potential, but we've also got our share of whoppers.

[Hazell]

Yeah I have an Arsenal mate who quotes that Ligue 1 thing. Hope he starts at the Emirates so he gets a closer look!

He could do an Ngog like in Hodgson's first league game.

[Garlicbread]

He could do an Ngog like in Hodgson's first league game.

That was a brilliant goal.

[Miltonred]

Can quote me on this. I reckon he'll end up as good as what Henry was for Arsenal. Perhaps not similar numbers stat wise, but I do think he'll be easily our best striker. Yes, better than Sturridge.

This is the kind if post that gets reposted on Redcafe.

If he scores another goal in preseason you'll have the lad as the next Messi.

[Djimi Smicer34]

Whoever has a good game is going to be the starter. First was Ings now it is Origi.
We can't celebrate having good options and a strong bench.

We can but it's not really a given that Origi will simply be a good option on a strong bench.

That's not a slight on Sturridge at all, it's a testament to the progress that Origi has made and recognition that he was getting selected ahead of Sturridge in some important games last season.

[spider-neil]

We can but it's not really a given that Origi will simply be a good option on a strong bench.

That's not a slight on Sturridge at all, it's a testament to the progress that Origi has made and recognition that he was getting selected ahead of Sturridge in some important games last season.

I meant Sturridge and Origi being good options to start and from the bench.

[PeterTheRed ...]

This is the kind if post that gets reposted on Redcafe.

If he scores another goal in preseason you'll have the lad as the next Messi.

Who cares what gets reposted on RedCafe?

Origi is a brilliant talent. Still young and raw, but with potential to become one of the finest strikers this league has ever seen. If he has the right attitude, he is at the perfect place under the perfect manager to achieve that.

[Bobinhood]

He's really fast and combined with Mane it should be a good ploy against any slower teams, to say the least. See Tearing of, new ones for details.

[CrasherKid79]

I love his temperament. No flashy shit, takes kicks and shrugs them off, strong as an ox and quick as hell. Comes across as a really humble fella too in interviews. Think he could explode this year

[The Test]

Mane     Origi     Ojo

Best of luck Mertesacker...

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

Mane     Origi     Ojo

Best of luck Mertesacker...

Given he'll be on the treatment table for our match, I'm sure he appreciates that 

[The Test]

Balls. Whether it's us or the opposition... We always have shit luck with injuries...

[Crosby Nick]

He could do an Ngog like in Hodgson's first league game.

Who'll do the Joe Cole?!

[Lemieux]

He looks a different player compared to when he first arrived.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him beat out Sturridge to the starting spot, but Sturridge still has so much ability.  To start to see Divock as our starter over Sturridge is nothing to be taken lightly hats off to him for having improved so much in so little time.

[surfer. Fuck you generator.]

as much as as i would like that, probably not happening. it's a tall order to say the least

Klopp has a bit of a problem on his hands here. Some might say it's one of those "good problems". We don't have that many games this season, relatively. So if both are fit, who gets the nod? Sturridge, one of the best strikers we've had in recent times, or Origi who is slowly becoming better and better but fits his system much more than Sturridge.Obviously there will be rotation, but it might be an issue if Klopp feels he doesn't need to rotate but might not want to give one of them too few minutes. And I don't see us playing with two up top theat much given our plethora of midfielders. Tricky situation to be honest

Assuming both are available:

Origi to start. Sturridge to come on later in the game where there's a bit more space, the marking's a bit more lax to use his touch and control to make a difference.

Origi is a striker now but I remember watching him when we were first linked and he worked a lot from wide; has good skill and awareness in the 1 v 1 as well. He can do a fair bit of what makes Sturridge special. Only a Sturridge at 100 percent keeps him out, sadly it seems that player is no more.

[Bend It Like Aurelio]

Assuming both are available:

Origi to start. Sturridge to come on later in the game where there's a bit more space, the marking's a bit more lax to use his touch and control to make a difference.

Origi is a striker now but I remember watching him when we were first linked and he worked a lot from wide; has good skill and awareness in the 1 v 1 as well. He can do a fair bit of what makes Sturridge special. Only a Sturridge at 100 percent keeps him out, sadly it seems that player is no more.

I really wouldn't write off Sturridge just yet though. He still is a superb finisher and he's still a lot better at Origi at finding the spaces. To sum it up, Origi is good against teams that play a high line, Sturridge is better against teams that park the bus.

[Halcyon Lissome]

Love this kid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuvHW7vTu1c

[Ken-Obi]

WE ARE LIVERPOOL COUNTRY.

[Historical Fool]

WE ARE LIVERPOOL COUNTRY.

HE IS BIG DIVVY.

[Upinsmoke]

He's so strong and athletic. I don't think he's never not been but he's obviously bulked up. When he first came he just didn't know where to run and when to run, remember watching him in a league cup game and his timing and decision making was poor but he's worked hard and now he's always available to receive the ball, he's working off the by ball, he's a handful on it and if he can keep finishing like that then there aren't many players with an all round game like that.

[Redcap]

I won't say that Origi will take over from Sturridge as our undisputed first choice striker this season, but he does feel like he's got the potential for us to gradually build a team around him over the coming seasons.

It's not just the talent, either. He seems like he's got a very good head on his shoulders, and says all things you want to hear from a player. Not just a player who plays for Liverpool, but someone you could imagine forging a real connection with the fans in years to come. It's really exciting.

[Carra-ton]

Origi reminds me of Drogba in some ways.
The sky is the limit for this kid. If he can match is hard work, talent and ability, with that attitude, which winners like Suarez have, to never yield. He will be some player.

[SlowRap]

Love this kid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuvHW7vTu1c

He has the biggest asset a player can have; a brain.

[JackWard33]

I hope we see Origi and Sturridge play together for decent minutes this season. They should suit each other really well and there's no reason we can't get them both on the pitch. 

[penga]

As people have said, there is so much going for this lad. I think we will see him show off more dribbling ability with his increased confidence this season.

He already improved his hold up play a lot by becoming physically stronger but one area I would like him to keep working hard on his finishing off header chances. He is a bit hit and miss now so if he can work on that with his impressive physique he can become a real aerial beast threat as well. Some players have tall physiques or are good at jumping but weren't naturally great headers like Ibra but worked on it to improve, some others like Balotelli didn't really.

[88_RED]

He looks a different player compared to when he first arrived.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him beat out Sturridge to the starting spot, but Sturridge still has so much ability.  To start to see Divock as our starter over Sturridge is nothing to be taken lightly hats off to him for having improved so much in so little time.

What we need to celebrate is that we have 2 strikers, who are both good.
It's a great situation to be in.
Whether Origi starts at Arsenal or Sturridge, it doesn't really matter. Both will have plenty of opportunities to shine during the course of the season.

[Crosby Nick]

What we need to celebrate is that we have 2 strikers, who are both good.
It's a great situation to be in.
Whether Origi starts at Arsenal or Sturridge, it doesn't really matter. Both will have plenty of opportunities to shine during the course of the season.

And whoever doesn't start is a great option off the bench. Origi coming on late running at tiring defenders could be fun.

[didi shamone]

This is the kind if post that gets reposted on Redcafe.

If he scores another goal in preseason you'll have the lad as the next Messi.

You're right, they really do need to find their own identity 

[Carra-ton]

I would start Origi, Arsenal defenders are mostly injured. He can dominate that Arsenal back line with his power.
Sturridge, would be playing Arsenal at their own game. Origi, gives us something else.

[88_RED]

I would start Origi, Arsenal defenders are mostly injured. He can dominate that Arsenal back line with his power.
Sturridge, would be playing Arsenal at their own game. Origi, gives us something else.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Really don't like the 1 striker at the top, Origi to start with someone alongside him

[DanA]

Think we'll see two strikers in about 8/38 league games (Relegation fighting teams) and as a sub tactic when we need a goal but not our main formation, especially against top 8 teams.

[the_red_pill]

Think we'll see two strikers in about 8/38 league games (Relegation fighting teams) and as a sub tactic when we need a goal but not our main formation, especially against top 8 teams.

Yip I agree. Klopp's been doing just that since the turn of the year. When he's played Origi and Sturridge together, we'd score goals by the bucket load, because of the movement and havoc these two create. They don't necessaily score, but the team scores, incl. defense and midfield. When they play together up-top, then, funnily enough- we're A TEAM:everyone gets in on the act and they're all "uppity mobile".

[RedSince86]

Will he be fit for the start of the season?

[ThePeetmix]

Yip I agree. Klopp's been doing just that since the turn of the year. When he's played Origi and Sturridge together, we'd score goals by the bucket load, because of the movement and havoc these two create. They don't necessaily score, but the team scores, incl. defense and midfield. When they play together up-top, then, funnily enough- we're A TEAM:everyone gets in on the act and they're all "uppity mobile".

It's got to be the right kind of game because against the strong sides in the league, unless you're midfields are on top of their game, you can struggle to get control of the game.

The reason teams mostly play with one striker is because you can control the game much better and where you're playing it.

However, with a team like Leicester last season, they weren't interested in controlling the game, they just wanted to win the ball back wherever and just attack as quickly as possible.

[ThePeetmix]

Will he be fit for the start of the season?

Nothing's been said that he shouldn't and probably will be involved at the weekend in either game. Didn't play against Roma because of a slight niggle that wasn't worth the risk.