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5 players Liverpool might sell in January

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Adam Lallana of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Adam Lallana of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at White Hart Lane on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 23: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates with Divock Origi of Liverpool after the EFL Cup second round match between Burton Albion and Liverpool at Pirelli Stadium on August 23, 2016 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
BURTON UPON TRENT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 23: Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool celebrates with Divock Origi of Liverpool after the EFL Cup second round match between Burton Albion and Liverpool at Pirelli Stadium on August 23, 2016 in Burton upon Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /

3. Divock Origi

Belgian attacker Divock Origi has played 60 minutes this season for Liverpool and is the club’s worst statistically rated player per Whoscored.com. That certainly isn’t a large sample size, but it reinforces the notion that he is much more about style than substance.

It’s not as if he’s a 18-year-old starlet freshly called up from the Academy either. We’re talking about a 21-year-old who’s spent considerable time with Belgium’s senior team. He should be able to contribute meaningful minutes off the Liverpool bench at this point in his career.

If he doesn’t demonstrate an ability to help Klopp between now and January, he’s going to find himself headed out the door. His age, and international experience will allow the club to fetch a high price for him on the transfer market. Klopp will believe he can use those funds more efficiently to find a replacement.

Some Liverpool fans might want to give Origi more time, but I wouldn’t blame Klopp for cutting the cord. He looks to be one of those attackers who always looks better than they actually are. Best for the Reds to be rid of that sort before the rest of the world figures out the trick.

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