While it has not yet been confirmed just how long Liverpool will have to do without the services of Luis Diaz, it’s clear the Colombian is set for another prolonged spell on the sidelines.
The 25-year-old was pictured in hospital after undergoing knee surgery over the weekend, with his family by his bedside, having complained of discomfort in the joint and returned to Merseyside from the Reds’ mid-season training camp in Dubai. He had only taken part in team training for two days before being sent for further tests, as Liverpool reported back for action during the World Cup break, having been sidelined since limping off against Arsenal since the start of October.
Early reports from Colombia suggested Diaz would be ruled out of action until March. While the club have not yet confirmed a timescale, undergoing surgery will result in another lengthy lay-off.
