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With captain Jordan Henderson out with a minor groin problem and Salah and Firmino rested, the onus was put on replacements Divock Origi, with one league goal since December 2019, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Neither lived up to the billing and did not last the hour, although not before Origi missed the chance of the night just before half-time. The Belgium striker’s only goal this season came in the 7-2 Carabao Cup victory at Lincoln and his stock falls lower by the week having used up all his credit from that famous Champions League semi-final double against Barcelona in 2019. An uncharacteristic mis-kick from Clarets captain Ben Mee put Origi clean through, but his lack of game time and confidence showed as he blasted a shot past Nick Pope but against the crossbar when what was required was placement and a calmness under pressure. ....
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he does not have the final say on transfers (Peter Powell/PA) Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the authority to sign players in the transfer window rests not with him but with the people who hold the purse strings. Following the 1-0 Premier League defeat to Burnley on Thursday night, the Reds boss said: “These decisions are not my decisions. I cannot decide if we do something in the transfer market or not.” ....