Liverpool rule out Origi loan exit

Liverpool have made it clear that Divock Origi will not
be allowed to leave the club on loan halfway through
the season.

Brendan Rodgers has insisted Liverpool have no intention of
letting forward Divock Origi leave the club on loan.

Belgium international Origi has struggled to secure regular first-
team action this season and speculation had suggested that the
former Lille man - who spent last term in France - could be on
his way out of Anfield on a temporary basis.

But Liverpool manager Rodgers has made it clear that the 20-
year-old is not going anywhere.

"A loan is not an option for Origi at this stage," Rodgers said at
his press conference ahead of Thursday's Europa League
meeting with Sion.

"He had his loan period last year. This year is about him coming
in and adapting. We'll review where he's at the end of the
season.

"The focus on Divock is goals and games. It takes time to
adapt. For us it's about nurturing talent along.

"He's a humble guy, he knows he's here to develop. It's a big
step."