Fewer touches than Alisson: LFC dud who made just 9 passes has wasted his big chance - opinion

There were some thoroughly impressive performances from some of Liverpool’s more rotational options during their win last night in the FA Cup fifth round at home to Norwich, including Takumi Minamino who netted two goals and was a “was a constant threat” according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Meanwhile, veteran utility player James Milner also had a solid game, as he slotted into the right-back position and not only won 7/11 of his duels, but also delivered three brilliant crosses which Trent Alexander Arnold would have been proud of, on his way to a 7.4 match rating.

However, it was a difficult game for Belgian striker Divock Origi, who has received some big praise this season for his willingness to contribute to the team whenever called upon by his manager – who called him “a monster” in December.

The 26-year-old is reportedly “certain to leave when his contract expires” at the end of this season, and so the Norwich game presented itself as one of, if not, his last chances to start a game at Anfield and not just make an impression on potential suitors, but also make a couple of last memories in front of the Kop.

Unfortunately for him, it didn’t go to plan, as despite the victory, it was an uncomfortable final 20 minutes after the Canaries pulled one back, and Sadio Mane replaced him late on after he failed to make any kind of positive impact in the game.

Remarkably, Origi had twice as fewer touches (22) than Alisson in goal for the Reds (46) and despite playing 55 more minutes than youngster Tyler Morton who appeared off the bench, he managed just one more than the 19-year-old. Furthermore, he could only complete nine passes during his time on the field.

Journalist Ian Doyle, writing for the Liverpool Echo, said that Origi