Liverpool striker Divock Origi: What I try to learn from Daniel Sturridge

Divock Origi has revealed he is trying to learn from Liverpool teammate Daniel Sturridge, as the Belgian striker looks to establish himself as Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice striker.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic week with the Reds, scoring a vital away goal against Borussia Dortmund, and then netting twice in 45 minutes in the thrashing of Stoke City at the weekend.

It is expected that Origi will keep his place in the starting line-up against Dortmund tomorrow, with his performance in the first leg the textbook game for a lone forward.

He harried the Germans’ back-line, ran the channels constantly to push defenders out of position, and he netted a neat finish with one of the few chances presented to him.

Despite Origi’s impressive performances, there is still a belief that Sturridge is the most naturally gifted striker in Liverpool’s squad, and even the 20-year-old wants to learn from the England international.

"He's a big player so when I play with him I see a lot of things I can bring out in my game,” Origi said of Sturridge, who has eight goals in 17 games this term.

"I try to see how Daniel moves. He moves very smart, he comes between the lines and he finishes very well.

"He is creative so he has a lot of qualities and talent and he makes steps and became a big player so that's my aim, to make the same progress like him.”

Since linking up with the Reds this summer, Origi has had to do a lot of work to bulk up his frame, to come to terms with the physicality of the Premier League.

Clearly his physical growth is linked to his improvement in performance, and the striker admits he was shocked by English football when he first arrived.

"When you come to the Premier League you realise you have to be physically strong because it is a very intensive league," the Belgian international added.

"I came here and saw how professional all the players were. I was 19 years old - I only started playing top football when I was 17-and-a-half.

"Seeing how the big players worked inspired me. I have been trying to work on this and I also think it is important for a football player to improve in every part. I think I have seen some improvements."