Divock Origi limped off in the first half with a possible hamstring injury – which would be the tenth hamstring injury suffered in the two and a half months since Jurgen Klopp took charge.
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Speaking after the match, the Liverpool manager joked: “Hamstring is the s*** word of the year for me. It is always hamstring, hamstring, hamstring – that is the intensity of the game and fixtures.”
Currently sidelined with a hamstring injury are Martin Skrtel, Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Rossiter – the latter who has suffered his second hamstring injury in quick succession.
Against Leicester, Simon Mignolet returned after missing the Watford match due to a hamstring injury, while Philippe Coutinho recently missed four games after a hamstring injury suffered against Man City.
The succession of injuries of this nature could be due to a change in training methods, or more running on the pitch.
Origi’s departure after 38 minutes was a blow to the team and the player, with the Belgian having impressed in the first half.
“Origi did really well. I hope it is not too serious, we will see,” said Klopp.
The manager explained the reason for selecting Origi ahead of Benteke due to wanting his speed against Leicester‘s defence.
LIVERPOOL 1-0 LEICESTER CITY
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