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Divock Origi has vowed to step up and help fire Liverpool into the Champions League.

The Belgium international is in contention to start Wednesday night’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Anfield in place of Sadio Mane, who is out with a knee injury.

Origi has endured a difficult season so far but he impressed after coming off the bench to score in Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Everton and he's hungry for more game time.

“I’m ready. I always said that I’m ready to be an important player for the team. I really believe it,” Origi said.

“I’m not just an option for the future, I’m an option for now. I want to do everything to get in the team.

“The coach has several choices and that is only good for the team. The team is most important and we have to finish strong. I hope I can play a big part from now until the end of the season.”

Origi has found his opportunities limited this term – he has started just two league matches since the turn of the year.

Jurgen Klopp has favoured playing Roberto Firmino in the central striking role but the 21-year-old is determined to make the leap from being a bench warmer to a mainstay of the Liverpool side.

“I’m very ambitious and I believe in my qualities,” he said.

“You have to put everything in and show it on the pitch. I always respect the decisions of the coach. The most important thing is to stay cool in the head and enjoy the game every time, play a part and help the team.

“Firmino has his way of playing and I have mine. That is why we have different choices – me, Daniel (Sturridge) and Firmino. It is good to have all these talented players.

“We have a very good group. I think the main thing for me is that I can be a big option for now and then it is up to the manager to choose.

“I’m very ambitious and my goal is to be a leader in this team. I think it is very possible. I won’t rest until I reach my goals and when I reach my goals I will set other goals.”

Origi wrapped up the points against Everton with an emphatic finish from Philippe Coutinho’s pass.

It was his ninth goal of the campaign but his first Premier League goal since December. Facing the Blues brought out the best in him.

“It’s a special game, the derby. We just wanted to win at all costs,” Origi added.

“As a Liverpool player and as a Liverpool fan I wanted to really win this game.

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“I was very happy. I’ve been a little bit frustrated which is normal as you always want to play. In my career I’ve always turned it into hard work and just willing to prove myself. I wanted to help the team.

“As a striker you always want to score but I wouldn’t say that a weight has lifted. It motivates me to do even more.

“I don’t think there is anything to prove. For myself, I put the bar high. I want to play a big part in this team.

“I feel very ready, I’m very good, I’m very fit. I feel even better than last year.

“For me, it’s about giving everything for every minute that I get. Then at the end of the season we will see.

“We showed after the international break we are ready to finish the season strongly.”