Divock Origi has revealed that his selfless nature almost cost him his hat-trick in Wednesday’s 6-1 win over Southampton.
The Belgian netted his first three goals for the club as he played all 90 minutes of a remarkable Capital One Cup quarterfinal victory at St Mary’s Stadium.
But he was initially denied his first strike by most observers, with a faint touch on a fine drive from Alberto Moreno going unnoticed at first glance.
Clarification that the 20-year-old had opened his account was provided at halftime, and he followed it up with an unstoppable strike into the roof of the net and a well-taken header from Brad Smith’s cross in the second period.
That meant that Origi was able to celebrate the second treble of his professional career at the final whistle, despite his attempts to pass on his opening goal.
“I know I touched the ball, and after the game they confirmed it was my goal, so I’m very happy for me and the team also because we worked so hard,” he told Liverpoolfc.com. “I’ve worked so hard to be here and I’m glad I could show my qualities today.
“I told the referee if he gave the goal to Alberto it would be nice because I like to involve everybody.”
The Reds were in relentless mood on the south coast as they secured their place in the last four of the League Cup for a record 16th time.
The Belgium international finished up by explaining the special celebration he was joined in by Ibe after netting his second of the night.
“It’s a little dance me and Jordon do,” he said. “It’s called the nae nae! We laugh a lot and we like to dance!”
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