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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Luis Diaz of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa at Anfield on May 20, 2023 in Liverpool, England.

by Andrew Gevertz

When Liverpool accelerated their transfer plans and brought in Luis Diaz in January 2022, the response was overwhelmingly positive.

He brought a confidence on the ball and to the attack that allowed Mo Salah and Sadio Mane to thrive even more than they already were.

When they were all fit and firing, the front 3 of Luis Diaz-Sadio Mane-Mo Salah was electric to watch as they challenged Premier League defenses on a weekly basis.

Unfortunately, this past season saw Diaz injured more than on the pitch.

In his absence, Liverpool brought in a pair of young potential stars in the form of Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.

His solo effort for a 10-man Liverpool where he dribbled 3 or 4 defenders on his own before unleashing a thunderbolt into the top corner shows the magic he can bring.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Luis Diaz of Liverpool FC celebrates after scoring goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on August 15, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

So, he is no stranger to the pressures that might come with it at club level.

GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY – JUNE 20: Luis Diaz of Colombia celebrates his side’s first goal during the international friendly match between Germany and Colombia at Veltins-Arena on June 20, 2023 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.