Theo Walcott says he can absolutely understand why £37m player decided to leave Liverpool

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Photo by Ahmad Mora – UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesSeveral members of Liverpool’s team last season wanted to leave for the good of their careers and, now, less than 10 games into the campaign, Theo Walcott has admitted that he can see why Luis Diaz wanted to leave Anfield. Theo Walcott says he can understand Luis Diaz wanting to leave Liverpool to earn more moneyBefore the summer transfer window had even opened, there were plenty of rumours about where Diaz’s future could lie.

“I understand why he left because he’s probably one of the best wingers who was so direct, so unique, and he was probably the player at Liverpool that was not getting paid what he felt was right for someone of his ability,” he said. “So, I understand as a player thinking, ‘Oh, I’m one of the best wingers in the country.

And I think that’s a major factor.”Liverpool are massively missing Luis Diaz this seasonEven though Liverpool still have Cody Gakpo on the left, the fact that they don’t have a winger who likes to track back and defend is massively hindering the Anfield outfit this term. At the moment, it’s anyone’s guess what could happen, but one thing is for sure: if Liverpool still had Diaz among their ranks, they’d likely be in a much better position than they currently find themselves in.