Liverpool news: Ex-defender makes ‘nightmare’ Luis Diaz claim after what he spotted during debut
Alan Hutton has tipped new Liverpool signing Luis Diaz to give Premier League full-backs “nightmares” after making his debut against Cardiff City.
The former Scotland defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider’s Russell Edge, was blown away by the 25-year-old’s “quick feet” and passing vision versus the Bluebirds.
The January arrival came off the bench for just over 30 minutes at Anfield, setting up Takumi Minamino for the second goal in the 3-1 win.
Hutton admitted Diaz still faces a fight to force his way into the Liverpool starting XI.
However, he insisted the early signs are promising at Anfield.
“That’s the interesting one, where does he fit in?” Hutton told Football Insider’s Russell Edge.
“There’s no doubting his quality, you can see how quick his feet are for the assist. I think he’ll give any full-back a bit of a nightmare.
“He looks the type that he likes to play out wide, likes to come in, make things happen, take players on. He’s direct and he can see a pass, he’s obviously very intelligent.
“The thing is, with the original front three, shall we say, they’ve still got a lot to give. It’s about thinking long term. These are the guys that are going to come in and take over.
“The likes of Jota, Luis Diaz, these are the next group to integrate themselves in. We’re starting to see it now, the progression will just keep going and then they’ll come in and take over.
“Really looking forward to seeing it because it’s three players who are very hard to dislodge from that team. This is obviously the next group that is coming through.”
Diaz scored 16 goals in 28 appearances for Porto this season before moving to Anfield.
He has the likes of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Divock Origi, Harvey Elliott and Minamino for competition in the attacking third.
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