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Divock Origi is latest Liverpool hamstring concern for Jurgen Klopp

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26:  Divock Origi of Liverpool lies injured during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Leicester City at
Image: Divock Origi suffered a hamstring injury against Leicester

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is tired of hearing the word hamstring after losing Divock Origi to injury in the 1-0 win over Leicester.

Belgium international Origi had to be replaced before half-time at Anfield, with his international team-mate Christian Benteke coming on and scoring the only goal of the game.

The victory ended a run of four games without a win for Klopp's side, and although he was happy with three points, the German was forced to think about yet another hamstring injury.

Martin Skrtel, Simon Mignolet, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho are among nine Liverpool players to have been sidelined with leg muscle injuries since Klopp took over in October.

Jurgen Klopp celebrates Liverpool's victory over Leicester
Image: Klopp celebrated Liverpool's victory over Leicester but bemoaned the injury to Origi

"Origi did really well. I hope it is not too serious, we will see," said Klopp.

"Hamstring is the rubbish word of the year for me. It is always hamstring, hamstring, hamstring - that is the intensity of the game and fixtures.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises his side's performance to beat the league leaders 1-0 at Anfield

"Benteke did really well in the last week in training but we decided on this starting line-up because of the things you saw from Divock in the first half-hour - we needed his speed."

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Origi's injury could mean Klopp seeking additional forward help during the January transfer window, with Benteke his only fit recognised senior striker, although Sturridge hinted on Boxing Day that he might not be far from a return.

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