Divock Origi decision leaves Liverpool fans disappointed after Jurgen Klopp admits to feeling 'emotional'

The Belgian was not involved in Milan's squad for the second fixture in the Dubai Super Cup

Kyle Newbould Freelance Football Writer

16:22, 16 Dec 2022Updated 00:08, 17 Dec 2022

Divock Origi of Liverpool at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 22, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Divock Origi of Liverpool receives a guard of honour.(Image: Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool fans were hoping for a 'reunion' with fan-favourite Divock Origi this afternoon when their side faced AC Milan in the Dubai Super Cup.

The Belgian forward ended a seven-year spell at Anfield in the summer, leaving for Milan upon the end of his contract. He scored 41 goals for the Reds across all competitions, but rather than the quantity of strikes, the occasion in which Origi turned up saw him adored by fans.

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Equally Jurgen Klopp, who could always rely on the 27-year-old to produce when it mattered most - including Merseyside Derbies and Champions League finals. He said: "I get really emotional hearing the name. I’ve not seen him yet. I think most of the things we’ve achieved in recent years wouldn’t have been possible without Divock Origi."

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So Liverpool fans were understandably gutted to hear news that Origi would not be present in the Milan squad for their friendly at the Al-Maktoum Stadium.

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