Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has claimed that new signing Divock Origi can be "one of the most exciting talents in world football".
The 19-year-old Belgian international joined the Reds from Lille on Tuesday for a fee of around £10m.
However, the youngster has been loaned back to Lille for the 2014-15 campaign.
Rodgers believes that Origi, who scored for his country at this summer's World Cup, is capable of becoming one of the best players in the world if he continues to work hard.
"For me, he can be one of the most exciting talents in world football. I genuinely believe that," he told the club's official website.
"He's super fast, has a wonderful touch, he's a good size and is aggressive. What I like, and what I have in other players, is that humility to work hard.
"I've seen enough of him over the course of the last couple of seasons to think this is a kid who, coming into the right environment, can genuinely be world class."
Liverpool return to pre-season action on Wednesday when they face Manchester City in New York City.
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