Liverpool ‘not worried’ about Luis Diaz injury after BBC update – pundit
Alan Hutton has claimed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will “not be worried” about Luis Diaz’s injury given the wealth of attacking options in his squad.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Premier League defender said the 25-year-old’s injury opens the door for another player at Anfield.
Diaz was withdrawn because of injury in the first half of Liverpool’s 3-2 loss to Arsenal on Sunday (9 October).
The winger left the Emirates on crutches wearing a knee brace.
Sources told Football Insider (10 October) that the club fear Diaz will be sidelined for month with a knee problem.
An update from the BBC (10 October) claimed the Colombia international is not expected to return until December – after the conclusion of the World Cup on 18 December.
When asked by Football Insider if Diaz’s extended absence would be a big blow to Klopp’s side, Hutton said: “They have options in that position.
“I do not think they will be that worried at this moment in time.
“It will be interesting in the Rangers game to see what they do because Diaz has been a mainstay within the team this season. They have options there. It will not be a problem.
“It will be more of an opportunity for whoever comes in. Diaz is going to be out for a number of weeks which is disappointing for him but a good opportunity for other players.”
In other news, a pundit has warned Liverpool against taking a ‘big risk’ after Ibrahima Konate development.