The 19-year-old Belgian has been in good form for Ligue 1 side Lille this season scoring three times in six appearances and was amazing in Europa.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hailed Belgian striker Divock Origi after the striker netted again for Lille in Europa League.The Anfield club snapped up Origi, who shot to wider prominence at the World Cup in Brazil, from the French club during the summer transfer window for £10m before immediately loaning him back.
The Belgian international has started the season in red-hot form and following his goal last night against Wolfsburg in the Europa League, Rodgers has spoken of his excitement at working with Origi next season when he returns to Merseyside.
"We took a player in Divock Origi who we believe will be world-class and we'll get him next summer."
"He is a top player. He has everything - the speed, the profile and he can play now but our deal was that we couldn't bring him in now.
"That was unfortunate because he can run in behind, he can keep the ball, he can press and he can run."
Origi's form is in stark contrast to that of £16m summer buy Mario Balotelli, who has struggled for form and been criticised by a host of pundits since his switch from AC Milan.
The plaudits from the manager is likely to excite Liverpool fans for next season, but know they will need Mario Balotelli to turn around his poor form in order for them to progress this time round.
The Italian international, for £16 million, was seen as a shrewd buy by Rodgers and many critics agreed it was the right move. However, the early part of the season has seen the former Manchester City player fail to live up to the billing.
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