“Divock was clinical. When he got the chance, he buried it.” – Mane drops bombshell in interview
Sadio Mane, the former Liverpool dynamo and architect of Klopp’s golden era, has stunned supporters by naming Divock Origi—not Mohamed Salah—as the best finisher he played alongside at Anfield. Speaking to 1TeamSports, as reported by The Sun, Mane bypassed his high-scoring Egyptian teammate in favor of the Belgian cult hero.
Origi, who never held a nailed-down starting role, nonetheless carved his name into Liverpool folklore with moments of brilliance. He netted twice in the legendary 4-0 comeback against Barcelona in 2019 and sealed the Champions League final with a late strike versus Spurs.
Klopp echoed the sentiment, calling Origi “a world-class striker and our best finisher” upon his departure in 2022. The numbers add weight to the praise:
GMS Key Stat – Origi scored a goal every 170 minutes in red.
What Became of Origi After Liverpool?
Following his Merseyside exit, Origi joined AC Milan hoping to take center stage. But the dream quickly soured. He was sidelined from the main squad and endured a lackluster loan at Nottingham Forest. Despite limited minutes—just 2 goals in 36 appearances—he remains at Milan due to Italy’s favorable tax rules for foreign players, earning a monthly £277,000 through 2026. He now plays with Milan Futuro in Italy’s third tier.
Though Origi’s current form pales in comparison to his Anfield heights, Mane and Klopp’s glowing endorsements cement his status as one of Liverpool’s most underrated big-game players.
Divock Origi: Not just a finisher—a legend when it
mattered most.
