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Tom Doyle

Divock Origi dedicates Liverpool's winning goal to Mohamed Salah

Divock Origi has dedicated his winning goal against Newcastle United to Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool star was stretchered off with a head injury at St James' Park.

Salah was carried from the pitch on a stretcher as substitute Origi kept Liverpool's Premier League title hopes alive with a last-gasp winner at Newcastle.

The Egypt international was hurt in a collision with Magpies keeper Martin Dubravka 68 minutes into a pulsating encounter at St James' Park to leave his participation in Tuesday night's Champions League semi-final second-leg clash with Barcelona in doubt.

His misfortune came during a breathless 3-2 victory at St James' Park which leaves the Reds two points clear of Manchester City, who play Leicester on Monday evening, and ensured that the race for the title will go to the final day of the season.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Origi said: “We felt like we had to do it for Mo, who had to come off. We felt like we had to fight for the three points."

Origi added: "Today was a big fight, we knew that beforehand. It wasn't easy but in the end we showed our fighting spirit and got the three points.

"I just tried to do whatever I can. I'm happy for the team. We work so hard and it's a crucial part of the season. We just had to fight for the three points."

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