Divock Origi put the icing on the cake of a wonderful few days on a personal level by scoring his second winning goal in as many games against AC Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday evening.
The 2-1 victory saw Liverpool become the first English club to claim the perfect six wins from as many games in the group stage.
Mo Salah added more validity to the claim that he is the best player in the world at this point of time getting on the scoresheet for the 20th time in 21 appearances for the 2021/22 season.
In doing so the Egyptian became the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush to score 20 goals in five successive seasons, also breaking the club record for most goals in the group stage of a European competition with seven.
But it was Origi who deservedly got his fair share of acclaim winning the UEFA Player of the Match award and speaking after the win (per the Official site) was delighted with the overall performance.
“ It was a beautiful night. We enjoyed it.
" I think as a team we played very well. We all wanted to play our best game, playing in San Siro – a beautiful stadium, a historical stadium – against a very strong team. That’s what we live for.
Origi became an iconic figure forever more by those associated with the club for his goal in the 2019 Champions League final which clinched Number six.
It was the last goal he had scored in the competition until Tuesday evening, but while many would understand frustration for lack of opportunities, Origi seemingly has a calm and serene attitude and you just sense he is enjoying being part of a successful team.
“ I would say I tried to play my game as much as possible and enjoy [it],”
“Being on the pitch, for me is an honour, it’s a joy. It’s something I love so much.
“Being able to express yourself on the highest level in the Champions League is what you work so hard for. Today, being able to score and help the team, it’s a very nice feeling.”
This current squad of Liverpool players have proven over the years that they are not satisfied by personal accolades or winning streaks until they claim the ultimate prize.
Origi echoed that sentiment.
In football it’s all about: again and again giving everything. The results come by doing the right things at the right time in the right moment. (and) being in the moment.
“Of course, for the outside world there’s a lot of speculation but for us it’s having training from tomorrow – recovery – then training again and again and again.
“At the end of the season we’ll see how we end – but obviously we want to end in the highest way possible.”
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