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Jurgen Klopp has claimed Liverpool striker Divock Origi is lacking “rhythm” – but backed the Belgian to deliver on his vast potential this season.

Origi has made substitute appearances in each of the Reds’ first two games but is expected to start the EFL Cup second round tie at Burton Albion on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old enjoyed a fruitful debut campaign at Anfield, scoring 10 goals and showing impressive signs particularly throughout the second half of the season.

“Physically yes, he can make another step,” said Klopp. “That’s good, he’s still a young boy.

“But on the other side, there’s no rhythm in the moment that you can see. The games he came in, coming on late, they were not ideal for him to come on as a striker. At Burnley, it was clear we could play for another 20 hours and not score!

“But he’s made a few steps in the right direction, and now it’s about gaining rhythm and finding the way to play football again.

“He’s not the most experienced player, even though he has had a few really good games, but he needs to sort all of his skills now, to use all of his skills in the right moment.

“It will be good to work with him.”