If there is an example of a player currently in the footballing wilderness then Divock Origi would certainly fit that description.
There was a time not too long ago when the powerfully built Belgian striker looked to have a very big future with the Reds.
Known as a manager who puts a heavy priority on the work rate of his players, Jurgen Klopp took an instant shine to Origi and the youngster, who was in his first full season in English football, was given a great share of responsibility in leading the front line and he duly delivered.
The striker played a key role in getting the team to the final of the Europa League and there was a stretch during the following season when he scored four league goals in as many games that it appeared we had another emerging star striker on our books.
The second half of the 2016/7 season saw more opportunities come his way but it appeared he had lost some of his previous spark and complacency had become part of his mindset.
The start of last season saw Mo Salah arrive at the club and the rest as they say is history.
It soon became clear that Origi had slipped down the pecking order and needed first team football on a consistent basis.
However, a season-long loan to Wolfsberg did not hold happy memories with the Bundesliga side struggling throughout the season and only securing their top-tier status courtesy of a relegation play-off.
Origi returned to Melwood this season but tellingly has yet to make a matchday squad this season and is in a sort of no-mans-land, not knowing if or when an opportunity will come next.
The Liverpool Echo is reporting that the Reds will demand a transfer fee of excess of £20 million for the striker with a couple of Premier League clubs in Wolves and Everton reportedly interested.
While a move across Stanley Park would seem unlikely for obvious reasons, signing with the ambitious Midlands club could be just the move Origi needs to kickstart a stalling career.
Wolves are expected to put a bid in for the striker in January and it would be the second time that they have done so in a matter of months as they were prepared to pay £22 million in the summer.
Hovever Origi made it clear that he was not interested in moving to the newly promoted club at the time.
It remains to be seen whether their impressive start to the season has changed the mindset of the 23 year-old.
You only get a short shelf life to make a career for yourself and Origi will be smart to take them up on their offer this time around.
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