Michael Owen has revealed what James Milner told him about Luis Diaz after the Colombian’s first training session at Liverpool.
Diaz has excelled since his £37.5m move from Porto in January, scoring four goals and contributing three assists. During the first half of the season at the Portuguese side, he netted 16 goals and added a further six assists.
Since his move to Anfield Diaz has put pressure on the other forwards at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal, forcing Sadio Mane into the centre and displacing Diogo Jota in Liverpool’s starting line-up for big games. This included the 3-2 FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester City. He also started last night’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Villarreal.
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Diaz gave the Spanish side’s right-back, Juan Foyth, a torrid time, and linked up brilliantly with Andy Robertson down Liverpool’s left-hand side. He has already won the Carabao Cup with Liverpool and after his exploits in Portugal, could be set to win a whopping six trophies this campaign.
Porto are currently six points clear in the league and are also in the final of the Taca de Portugal, the equivalent of the Portuguese FA Cup. Diaz would be in line to receive winners’ medals in both after the number of appearances he made.
Owen revealed that Miler and his teammates were instantly impressed by their new team mate. He told BT Sport: “I was talking to James Milner about Luis Diaz and he was saying that from the very first few seconds of the very first training session, they all knew instantly he was made to play for Liverpool.”
After last night’s game, Diaz is another step closer to completing a remarkable sextuple.
