Ex-Liverpool cult hero dealt ignominious blow after clarification from former Man Utd player

A former Liverpool player, celebrated as a cult hero at Anfield, has faced a significant setback at his current club.

After leaving Liverpool for AC Milan two years ago, Divock Origi finds himself on the fringes at the San Siro. A loan spell at Nottingham Forest last season did not yield the desired results.

According to Calciomercato, the 29-year-old has been excluded from Milan’s senior squad for their pre-season training camp and is now training with the youth team alongside Fode Ballo-Toure.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, now a senior advisor at Milan, clarified that Origi and Ballo-Toure have been called up for Milan Futuro team, indicating they are not part of the first-team plans under new head coach Paulo Fonseca.

The comments from Ibrahimovic strongly suggest that Origi is unlikely to feature in Milan’s future plans, potentially leading to a permanent departure from San Siro.

This marks a stark contrast to Origi’s status during his time at Liverpool, where memorable goals in crucial matches earned him a legendary status among the fans, especially during the triumphant 2018/19 Champions League campaign.

Since leaving Liverpool, Divock Origi has struggled, scoring only three goals in 58 appearances (Transfermarkt), highlighting a significant decline from his peak at Anfield.

Despite having two years remaining on his contract at Milan, Origi finds himself in a difficult situation, needing a new club to provide him with an exit from the Rossoneri.

A player who once delivered numerous memorable moments deserves more than being sidelined by his current club. Hopefully, Origi can revive his career at Milan or find a new opportunity where his talents are better recognized and utilized.