Divock Origi: Simon Mignolet preparing me for 'special feeling' of Anfield and giving me tips about where to go in Liverpool

• Belgium striker Divock Origi signed for Liverpool for £10m last summer
• Origi was then loaned back to French side Lille for the whole of this season
• The 20-year-old has been in contact with Simon Mignolet about Liverpool
• National team-mate Mignolet has been giving Origi advice about the City
• Members of the management have also messaged Origi throughout season

By Nicholas Godden for MailOnline

Published: 07:22 EST, 22 April 2015 | Updated: 11:04 EST, 22 April 2015

Divock Origi has revealed that compatriot Simon Mignolet has been helping him prepare for the 'special feeling' of playing at Anfield and the goalkeeper has given him tips about the best places to go in Liverpool.

Belgium international Origi has also received messages from members of the club's management team to let him know they are monitoring his progress closely during his season-long loan at French side Lille.

Liverpool signed the 20-year-old for £10million last summer after he impressed for Belgium at the World Cup before sending him straight back on loan to the Ligue 1 team.

Divock Origi signed for Liverpool for £10million last summer before being loaned back to former club Lille

Liverpool signed Origi after the Belgium striker impressed during last summer's World Cup in Brazil

Liverpool explored the possibility of bringing Origi to the club in January after Daniel Sturridge's long-term injury and Mario Balotelli's failure to find form left Brendan Rodgers' side goal-shy in the first half of the season.

But Origi stayed in France, where he has scored nine goals this season, to continue his development but he says he has been in regular contact with his international team-mate Mignolet throughout the campaign.

'Simon has helped me a lot and given me a lot of information about the city,' Origi told Liverpool's official website. 'He told me it's a nice city and advised me on where you can live and the nice places to go. He told me he really likes it and feels at home there.

'He told me it (playing at Anfield) is a special feeling, but that's something I knew already,' explained the forward.

Simon Mignolet has been advising his compatriot about life at the club and in Liverpool

The 20-year-old striker has scored nine times during his season-long loan at French side Lille

'He told me before every game there is a fantastic atmosphere from the supporters and everybody at the club, which helps you to play even better. It makes me excited because it's something I want to experience.

'Some people from the team's management have also sent me some messages and let me know they're watching all the games. It's very nice to have the team supporting me and watching often.'