Liverpool’s Origi satisfied after physical United test

Divock Origi turned in a fine 60 minutes at Old Trafford as Liverpool drew 1-1 with in-form Manchester United, and the Belgian admits it was tough work keeping up with Jose Mourinho’s physical side.

Paul Pogba’s clumsy handball handed James Milner a chance to convert his sixth penalty of the season and maintain his 100% record from the spot in Premier League games this term.

United were on a nine-game winning run and though Zlatan Ibrahimovic pegged Jurgen Klopp’s side back late on, Origi was happy with the way his teammates stood up to a physical test.

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“We knew they would be physical, so I think the thing was to match the physicality and also combine our game. The game plan was to play football and use our qualities, deep balls combining with playing football in the middle,” the 21-year-old said.

“I think it’s a little bit of a disappointment because we obviously wanted to win.

“In some parts of the game we were very strong and in some parts we had to be more positive and play more up.

“Overall, it was an intense game 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.”