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Jurgen Klopp reveals which Everton villain motivated Liverpool to late victory

Following a memorable late win over Everton, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hinted that a tackle from 2016 was on the m🐻ind of matchwinner Divock Origi as he headed in from just yards out.

The tackle from Ramiro Funes Mori sidelined the Belgian striker as he was in the best form of his career and he has struggled to ever return to the same he🎶ights.

“I said to him [Origi] on the side of the pitch. I had it in my mind and have never forgotten since then. Fouls happen and even harsh tackles happen but in his case it was so obvious that it꧂ was a break in his development because at that time he was outstanding,” Klopp recalled.

“Coming🃏 on tonight he can fin♑ish that chapter and from now on everything will be fine again.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 19: Divock Origi of Liverpool takes on Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on December 19, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Origi has been on the very fringes of the Liverpool sq🥃uad ever since, being loaned out🍸 to Germany in 2017/18 and then having only made the bench for Liverpool in the Premier League twice this year.

With vindication secured in the thrilling wi💞n on Sunday, Origi can now look to put the result behind him and build on 🃏that success to get his career back on track.

Funes Mori’s challenge, which earned him a straight red card at the time, 𒆙has sent Ori⛄gi’s career into decline, but now he can begin to work his way back up again.