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Theo Squires

Luis Diaz squad number change sees him join 'exclusive' Liverpool list

Liverpool have a new number seven after the club confirmed that Luis Diaz would replace James Milner as holder of the Reds' most famous jersey.

Most-famously worn by club legend Kenny Dalglish, the likes of Kevin Keegan, Peter Beardsley, Luis Suarez and, most recently, Milner have ensured the number seven shirt has remained Liverpool's most celebrated and iconic number.

Of course, Diaz might not be the only player to trade shirt numbers this season with Darwin Nunez also tipped to replace Roberto Firmino as the Reds' number nine. Meanwhile, the number eight shirt also remains vacant following Naby Keita's exit, and carries with it its own pressure having most famously being worn by the legendary Steven Gerrard.

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