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Liverpool striker Origi delighted with derby cameo: I never take these chances for granted

Liverpool striker Divock Origi was proud of his goal in victory over Everton.

The 27-year-old had a hand in setting up Andy Robertson's crucial opening goal just a couple of minutes after coming off the bench before scoring his sixth goal in nine games against Everton late on.

“It's unbelievable. Honestly, I don't take it for granted," Origi, who was attracting interest from Atalanta in January with Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan all now reportedly keeping tabs on him, told liverpoolfc.com.

“It is such a pleasure to be able to play football at the highest level, to win these games – for the club it means so much, for me it means so much.

“After the game you can look back (and) be happy, but especially now. Take it, put it in the baggage and take it for the next game, and hopefully keep the momentum going."

Considering Origi's history it would not be a surprise for him to yet play a crucial part in the club's quest for an unprecedented quadruple and he is fully prepared for that.

“For me as a player, it's (about) staying ready: try to do extra work to level up what you maybe missed in game time and then coming in and making plays," he added.

“You cannot know what happens before the game, you can just get as well prepared as possible and once you know that you are well prepared you can come in and enjoy the game.

“That's what happened (against Everton) and obviously the goals help the team, that is the most important thing."

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