Stuart Pearce has a theory on why Arne Slot decided to sell Luis Diaz at Liverpool

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Stuart Pearce believes Liverpool may have sold Luis Diaz to help them balance the books in the summer. Diaz’s sale was celebrated by most of Liverpool’s fanbase, especially since he only had two years left on his deal.

Stuart Pearce was left baffled by Liverpool’s decision to move Luis Diaz onAlthough there may have been times when Diaz frustrated Liverpool and their fans, it has now been made clear how important he was to the Reds’ system. “He’s tried to freshen the squad up, but in freshening the squad up, he’s taken it back a little bit.”Liverpool could really do with Luis Diaz helping to lead their attacking line this seasonOne of Liverpool’s main areas of concern this term has been their attack.

Some, such as Ekitike, have been among the Reds’ best performers, but in reality, Liverpool could really do with Diaz in their attack. It’s still early in the season and things can change, but at the moment, Liverpool could really do with some of the Colombian’s magic, especially as their next games are against Real Madrid and Manchester City.