Liverpool target Yan Diomande shows true colors with career verdict ahead of World Cup debut

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Liverpool is going to be keeping a close eye on Yan Diomande at the World Cup, as he looks set to make his competition debut with the Ivory Coast this summer.Yan Diomande has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Justin Casterline - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has underlined his excitement to feature at the World Cup for his nation Ivory Coast, while downplaying his recent rise to stardom with RB Leipzig.All eyes are on the World Cup this summer, with the grandest stage in world football offering a chance for players to stand tall and represent their nation with pride.The tournament can make or break careers. And on many occasions, it has offered a chance for a big move to follow in the transfer window.Those at Liverpool will be watching with intent as work continues in the background to make some key signings for new head coach Andoni Iraola, with top target Diomande among those who is expected to shine the brightest in the tournament.With talks continuing over a potential deal, fans of the Reds may get their very first glimpse of the star in action for the Ivory Coast, when their tournament kickstarts against Ecuador in Philadelphia.Speaking to the official RB Leipzig website, Diomande spoke about his upcoming debut in the World Cup and said: "As a little boy, when I started playing football in my home country, it was my dream to play in the World Cup, and now it is coming true..."We will give everything in every game to win.

That is exactly what we will try to do… We have great confidence and want to go as far as possible.”The 19-year-old, who has enjoyed a breakout campaign with RB Leipzig, looked ahead to some big potential challenges, adding: "I want to play against the best in the world. France, Brazil, Argentina."Yan Diomande played for the Ivory Coast in a huge win over France in a pre-tournament friendly(Image: (Photo by Baptiste Fernandez/Icon Sport via Getty Images))Diomande could go on to test himself against some of the best in the world in the Premier League next season, should he move to Liverpool, having already been labelled as a superstar for his performances over the last campaign.The forward, who largely featured on the right-wing but can play on the left, picked up an impressive 13 goals and ten assists to his name in all competitions last season, but isn't getting too carried away with his newfound stardom.He continued: "I think everyone somehow sees me as a star, but I don’t see myself as a star.

For me, I am still the same person as before, since the first day I arrived here. That’s why I try to fight every day to improve myself in everything, on and off the field"It's an insight into the true colors of the youngster, who is showing his quality on the pitch but still has the determination to grow further after skyrocketing into fame with his performances in the Bundesliga.A few top performances at the World Cup could take that to the next level, while Liverpool is hoping that his ability could translate well to the Premier League.It remains to be seen whether a deal can be agreed while the tournament is ongoing, but the Reds will be determined to add some quality to Iraola's forward line.