Peter Crouch says Yan Diomande could unlock new formation for Liverpool with exciting duo

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I think he’s good enough to play as an attacking winger or as a traditional wide midfielder."There were shouts last season of Liverpool playing [Alexander] Isak and [Hugo] Ekitike together up top. Diomande’s a player that can make that work.Yan Diomande remains Liverpool's top target this summer(Image: Getty Images)"If it’s a dynamic, direct player that Liverpool wants, I think he’s perfect for Liverpool.

He has excelled at the World Cup this summer, too, and looks well set for the next phase of his career, even though he has only spent 12 months in Germany."He's a very, very attractive player," Emile Heskey told Liverpool.com this week. We were so blessed on the wings — we had Mo Salah and Sadio Mane for many years."Then Mane left and Diaz came, and Diaz not only gave you what he gave you on the wing, he went up front as well and gave you something different.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

And let's not just look at what he does going forward — he tracks back and works hard."He's only 19, a young lad, so there'll be a lot of pressure on him. He's super quick and direct, which is exactly what we need and what we've been missing."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCPeter CrouchYan DiomandeTransfers