Divock Origi calls on Liverpool's '12th man' to help in top-four fight
Tuesday 16 May 2017 11:45, UK
Divock Origi says Liverpool's home crowd can help secure Champions League qualification this weekend.
Victory over relegated Middlesbrough would mean a top-four finish in the Premier League no matter what Manchester City and Arsenal do in their remaining games.
And Origi, on target in Sunday's 4-0 win at West Ham, is expecting a cup final atmosphere at Anfield on Sunday despite a recent home record of just two points from three games.
"We will be at home which is very good and I think we can go with a lot of belief and a lot of confidence," he said.
"Our fans give us very big support, they're a 12th man - and so I think 12 against 11 can be difficult. It will be like a final so we will give it everything.
"We just have to continue playing our game and I think if we show the same attitude as at West Ham we have a big chance of doing this.
"We have worked hard all season to reach a goal and that was to finish the highest possible."
Origi scored Liverpool's fourth goal at the London Stadium after Daniel Sturridge's opener and two from Philippe Coutinho.
He said: "[Coutinho] has moments of magic. I think he has a lot of talent and he's a top player and an experienced player and he's still only 24, so I think that's very special.
"He helps us a lot, is there in the big moments and for me he is a joy to play with.
"Daniel as well is a big talent and of course he has experience. He showed his qualities again for Liverpool and he's very important."
