The 21-year-old will have opportunities to prove he is “an option not for the future, but for today” the Reds look to secure a top-four spot
Last April, Divock Origi roasted Everton’s rearguard, but after an appalling Ramiro Funes Mori tackle, which led to ankle ligament damage, he clocked just over 30 minutes of action for the remainder of the season.
The Belgian added another superb Merseyside derby goal to his collection in Saturday’s 3-1 victory, but this time around, the striker can make a significant contribution in Liverpool’s eight outstanding fixtures.
With Sadio Mane this campaign’s casualty from English top-flight’s longest-running rivalry - the swelling around his knee preventing an accurate steer on the damage and the situation not looking positive - the Reds need someone to step in and circumvent the loss of the Senegal international.