Danny Ings will lead the attack for Liverpool in their friendly against HJK Helsinki in the Finnish capital.
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Brendan Rodgers’ men recorded a 2-0 win over HJK Helsinki in Finland earlier today with goals from Origi and Philippe Coutinho in the last 20 minutes.
The Belgium worldwide will be expected to help the side score more freely, after struggling to do so with Luis Suarez or an injured Daniel Sturridge last time around.
But though the tour proved beneficial, he believes Saturday’s clash with the reigning Finnish champions – now mid-way through their domestic season – will prove a step up in class.
Liverpool have a single remaining friendly fixture, tomorrow against Swindon Town, before they then start the new Premier League season with a trip to Stoke City next Sunday.
Liverpool had a chance of their own 10 minutes later, but Coutinho fired off-target from a tight angle inside the area. A keen ice hockey fan, the centre back has previously seen his national ice hockey team play in the country, and fondly recalled that “we won the silver medal so I have good memories,” adding that Saturday’s game should be “interesting”.
Jallow threatened again six minutes later, but his effort on the run lacked power and was easily gathered by Simon Mignolet.
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The breakthrough finally arrived when Milner flicked Ibe’s cross into the path of Origi, who turned and rifled home, before Coutinho’s shot took a kind deflection which diverted the ball into the top-right corner.
