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Liverpool boss Klopp happy to see Origi before victory over AC Milan

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was happy to see Divock Origi before their Dubai Super Cup win against AC Milan.

Although not named in Milan's squad for the clash against his former club due to injury, Origi was present at the Al-Maktoum Stadium and could be seen enjoying an embrace with his former manager after the full-time whistle.

"It's so nice to see you," Reds boss Klopp told Origi, before later wishing the Belgian striker "all the best" for the rest of the campaign.

Speaking before the Milan game, Klopp paid tribute to Origi: "I get really emotional hearing the name. I've not seen him yet. I think most of the things we've achieved in recent years wouldn't have been possible without Divock Origi."

Goals from Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcantara and Darwin Nunez saw the Reds run out comfortable winners against Milan, who then won the mandatory penalty shoot-out 4-3.

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