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Divock Origi says Liverpool must 'stay together and finish well'

Divock Origi tangles with  Antonio Valencia at Old Trafford on Sunday
Image: Divock Origi (right) tangles with Antonio Valencia at Old Trafford on Sunday

Divock Origi insists Liverpool are not looking too far ahead as they reflect on their draw at Manchester United, on Sunday.

The 1-1 draw at Old Trafford leaves Jurgen Klopp's side in third place, seven points behind leaders Chelsea with 51 points still to play for.

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Origi, who has not scored in seven appearances after a run of a goal a game in five successive matches, said: "I think it's very tight above but you just have to look at it game by game.

"There's still a lot of big games, important games, so we have to stay together and finish well.

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"Overall, it was an intense game on Sunday and of course we wanted to win, so I think we have to analyse the game after to see what was good and what was bad."

Philippe Coutinho was given 30 minutes at Old Trafford as he continues to work his way back to full fitness after seven weeks out with ankle ligament damage, and Ragnar Klavan is delighted his team-mate is close to full fitness.

Ragnar Klavan was deputising for Joel Matip against United
Image: Ragnar Klavan was deputising for Joel Matip against United

"You could see straight away when he came on, with a couple of touches he created some really good opportunities," he said.

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"His quality is massive and everybody is delighted he is back on the field and he can help us."

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Klavan also had praise for goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who produced three excellent saves in a solid all-round display at at Old Trafford.

"He has been amazing for us," said the centre-back. "He is always there for us when needed and he's doing a brilliant job."

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