Luis Diaz has only been at Liverpool Football Club for less than a month, but he's already in line to play in a final.
That would be the Carabao Cup final, where his side will take on Chelsea at Wembley.
Since moving to Liverpool, the Columbian has settled in effortlessly, as he has already got off the mark in the Premier League. With the final just around the corner, we focus on the 25-year-old Diaz and who he is, his style, where he plays and why Liverpool signed the winger.
📺 Jurgen Klopp on Luís Diaz:
“In training he cannot stop smiling. I have never had a player like this, it's crazy. We expect a lot from him.” 🔴 pic.twitter.com/Z5qLsfrQ7S
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) February 15, 2022
Who is Luis Diaz?
Luis Diaz is predominately a left winger who joined Liverpool from Porto in the January transfer window. He's featured 33 times for Columbia netting seven times, and was also part of the U-20 international setup for the South American nation as well.
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His professional journey started domestically in Columbia at Barranquilla in 2016, before moving up a division to the Primera A to play for Atletico Junior, where he notched 15 goals in 67 games.
From there, he earned a move to Portuguese giants Porto as a 22-year-old, where he made his name on the big stage scoring in the UEFA Champions League and winning the league and cup double in Portugal. Altogether, he netted 41 goals in his two-and-a-half seasons at the club.
Klopp on Luis Diaz: "He's a top class player. He showed that already. We give him time to adapt, but he's an incredible player. His joy and his love for football is so obvious. In training he cannot stop smiling. I never had a player like this, it's crazy. We expect a lot." pic.twitter.com/Fc9DAjoVg0
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) February 15, 2022
How much did Diaz cost?
Diaz cost a reported $50 million with $17 million further in add-ons in a contract that will see him stay at the club for the next five years.
It was somewhat of a shock signing given the timing, as Liverpool had been linked with a summer move for the forward, but Tottenham were ready to go all out to secure the player's signature. Liverpool was forced to move fast, so it moved to do the deal in January, rather than risk losing him to a domestic rival.
Diaz was also linked with West Ham in January, and the winger was reportedly scouted by a whole host of European clubs prior to his move to Liverpool. A move that has, so far, proved to be a positive one, as the winger scored his first goal against Norwich in only his third appearance for the club.
West Ham manager David Moyes reveals: "I spoke to Luis Diaz. My understanding is Liverpool were going to come in for him in the summer, and I was going to try and get him in January". 🇨🇴 #LFC
"I don't know if us trying to get him in January affected Liverpool's decision" #WHUFC pic.twitter.com/HFXxSLfCr2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2022
Where does Diaz play and what makes him good?
As mentioned, Diaz is a left winger, and has played there for the entirety of his career. His pace, dribbling ability, aggression and intensity are all key attributes for the former Porto player, who has fit in seamlessly with Liverpool's style of play which is heavily reliant on players with that make-up, especially in the attacking areas.
However, he also brings a lot of quality to the table. For example, his solo effort in the Champions League away at Manchester City was a goal that brought him into the mainstream for fans. He was also nominated for the Puskas Award in 2021 for Goal of the Year for his stunning strike in the Copa America.
Klopp wanted Dias because he fit the style of his system; for example, he registered in the 98th percentile for tackles in the final third - this fits in with Klopp's high intensity pressing system. He also stood out for his ball recoveries, dribbles attempted and ball retention.
In addition, Diaz is a high-volume shooter, loving to cut in from the left and take aim on net. In just three Premier League matches with the Reds, he has already ripped off 12 shots, with a solid mark of 0.105 xG per shot. To compare, Lionel Messi's xG per shot mark at PSG this season is just a hair above that at 0.113, although it's a fair bit below Mohamed Salah's outlandish mark of 0.195 xG per shot.
A little taster for Liverpool fans... 🌶️
What can @LFC expect from Luis Díaz?#UCL pic.twitter.com/VYGHcssrUB
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 30, 2022
For Liverpool fans, he could be the long-term replacement for Sadio Mane on the left-wing, as it seems the Reds have identified and secured another top player.
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