Liverpool preparing to replace Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino as ‘nightmare’ Luis Diaz claimed issued – pundit
Luis Diaz is a “nightmare for defenders” and is set to replace the impact of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino at Liverpool.
That is the view of ex-Tottenham and Scotland defender Alan Hutton, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about Diaz’s “outstanding” start to life at Anfield.
The Colombian has only scored once in his first nine games for Liverpool but has impressed with his general attacking play.
Diaz admitted to club media today (10 March) he has been surprised by how well he has adapted to English football since his January move fro FC Porto.
And Hutton has suggested he is the perfect player to replace on of the Reds’ iconic front three of Salah, Mane and Firmino.
He told Football Insider‘s Russell Edge: “Diaz has been outstanding.
“What I really like about what Jurgen Klopp is doing is he’s looking at the future, he’s not standing still.
“Who would have thought that Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino or any of these guys would be replaced? He’s looked to the future and brought Diaz in.
“I think he wanted to do it in the summer but because there was other interest in him they accelerated the timeline and you can see why.
“He’s a nightmare for defenders. He’s got pace, he’s got trickery and can see a pass. He just ticks all the boxes.
“Liverpool are a real force at the moment and they are adding to that. Their recruitment is so good. They are now looking at the next four or five years for the guys who are going to do what Salah and Mane have done.
“It’s really exciting times for Liverpool and in Diaz, what a player they have got.”
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