Jurgen Klopp has revealed that one Liverpool striker earned comparisons to Borussia Dortmund during the early days of his career
Jurgen Klopp believes Divock Origi 's Liverpool career was "changed" after a vicious challenge from Ramiro Funes Mori in the 2016 Merseyside Derby - and revealed that the Belgian had earned comparisons to Robert Lewandowski just weeks earlier.
The Belgian's days at Anfield were largely spent deputising for the irresistible forward trio of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, who were signed for over £100m.READ MORE: Liverpool could re-open £171m transfer pathway as Reds icon in talks over stunning return In the first leg at the Signal Iduna Park, Origi led the line expertly and earned the Reds a valuable 1-1 draw with a well-taken first-half goal. And in the return leg seven days later, his composed finish three minutes into the second half set the scene for one of the most remarkable comebacks Anfield has ever seen as Liverpool came from 3-1 down to win 4-3 and progress to the semi-finals.
"By the way, Dortmund away, Divock Origi: what a performance," said Klopp. "So Dortmund in that phase in the early stages without Lewandowski and after the game were like 'Oh my god, you have another one!' Divock was outstanding.
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