Long-term injuries are tough, especially when you're at the peak of your powers.
Luis Diaz knows exactly what that feels like, as he approaches the six-month anniversary of his most recent Premier League outing. The Colombia international, 26, suffered a serious knee injury the last time Liverpool played Arsenal and is unlikely to be fit in time for the return meeting between the two clubs at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Diaz has almost become the forgotten man on Merseyside, with the Reds slipping down the table. Last year's Champions League finalists are eighth and likely to be absent from Europe's premier competition next term. There's even been talk of Diaz leaving Liverpool, but Jurgen Klopp's comments on Friday suggest the player has a future.