Liverpool news: Luis Diaz may force out two midfield teammates after ‘massive’ claim – pundit
Luis Diaz’s “massive” impact at Liverpool may force out players like Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker suggested Diaz’s arrival signals a new era at Liverpool as they close the gap on Man City’s stellar squad.
The January signing, 25, scored his first goal for his new club in the 3-1 victory over Norwich City on Saturday (19 February).
As quoted by the Liverpool Echo on Sunday (20 February), Jurgen Klopp Liverpool Echo Diaz has been “absolutely incredible”.
And Agbonlahor has insisted that will continue between now and the end of the season.
He told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley: “He can have a massive impact.
“You can see why they wanted to beat Spurs to his signature, he’s a very exciting player.
“They now are starting to increase their squad numbers. Players like Keita, players like Oxlade-Chamberlain need to be very careful with their Liverpool careers.
“You’ve got Diaz, players like Harvey Elliott are coming in now and starting ahead of them.
“Liverpool are going to add more players like that in the summer. Players like Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain are fighting for their careers at the club.
“There’s no space in the Premier League to be carrying players who aren’t at the level.
“Man City have 21, 22 top-class players and Liverpool are closing that gap now. They will close it even further with some top additions in the summer.”
Football Insider reported earlier this month (2 February) Tottenham and Porto had a written agreement for the transfer of Diaz.
The move collapsed due to a row over agents which allowed the Reds to pounce.
In other news, Kieran Maguire has revealed Liverpool want a ‘lucrative’ Premier League overhaul from 2024 as £80million is already secured.