Luis Diaz sends clear Liverpool transfer reminder amid Arne Slot headache
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLuis DiazLatest Liverpool news and gossip as former Red, Luis Diaz, stars for Bayern Munich once againLuis Diaz issued a clear reminder to Liverpool with his latest performance for Bayern Munich. The Colombia international left the Reds during the summer transfer window to join the Bundesliga giants.After weeks of speculation, Liverpool eventually reached an agreement for a £65.5million deal for Diaz to join Bayern.
Diaz had played a key role in helping the Reds win the Premier League title last season but made the decision to leave Anfield to pursue a new challenge.Since leaving Merseyside, Diaz has gone on to enjoy an impressive start to life in Germany. The 28-year-old scored two goals for Bayern in their 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday.READ MORE: Gary Neville takes aim at Liverpool star who 'annoyed him' and forced Arne Slot decisionREAD MORE: Bayern Munich chief fires subtle dig at Liverpool after Florian Wirtz £116m transfer - 'Not our DNA'Diaz's opening goal was scored just 14 seconds into the game, while his second came in the 84th minute.
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was also on the score sheet for Bayern against Frankfurt.After the game, Diaz took to social media to issue a message after playing a key role in Bayern's win.The former Liverpool star posted a photo of himself on his Instagram story celebrating a goal, which had been posted by Bayern's official account, while also including a caption that included a lightning bolt and a red love heart.Diaz's brace for Bayern came on the same day that Liverpool lost 2-1 to Chelsea in the Premier League, which is now their third consecutive defeat in all competitions.Arbe Slot's side are struggling to find the fluiditity they had in the final third last season following an overhaul of the squad in the summer transfer window.The Reds sit second in the league table and one point behind leaders Arsenal going into the international break.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.