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With Luis Diaz linked to a move to Bayern Munich, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emerged as a potential replacement.

Both fit the mould of a fluid front line, but the Colombian produced more end product.

Despite playing 473 minutes more, Diaz scored 13 Premier League goals to Rodrygo’s six in LaLiga?



Both tallied five assists, but Diaz created 56 chances to Rodrygo’s 49.

More tellingly, Diaz outperformed the Brazilian in key efficiency metrics:

Goals per 90: 0.49 vs 0.28.

Diaz also showed more finishing variety — goals with both feet, headers, and even his chest — while Rodrygo’s output leaned heavily on his right foot.

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In true Liverpool fashion, Diaz excels defensively

While Rodrygo had more interceptions, Diaz’s superior pressing stats make him more aligned with Liverpool’s high-energy ethos.

Rodrygo has the potential and pedigree, but replacing Diaz — Liverpool’s most balanced wide threat — with a less proven, less consistent player would be a risk.

While no concrete move is imminent, and Liverpool aren’t actively pursuing Rodrygo, his name continues to circulate, likely driven by his camp.

If Diaz leaves, Liverpool need more than potential — they need proven fire