Topic: Luis Díaz (Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda)

[WhereAngelsPlay]

If his time at Liverpool is an audition for Real Madrid then he's blown it.
Wouldn't shed any tears if he left in the summer.
You'd think after the support the club has given to his family they'd be a bit more grateful then go begging to the media for another club to sign him.

And Atlético 

[JP!]

It's worth pointing out that the biggest source for this is Tap-In c*nt Romano, and there's suggestions the quote is, shall we say, heavily edited.

[killer-heels]

To be fair to his dad, he looks freezing most of the time when at Anfield.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

It's worth pointing out that the biggest source for this is Tap-In c*nt Romano, and there's suggestions the quote is, shall we say, heavily edited.

Always.

[Clint Eastwood]

Since the incident his dad has been everywhere. Lots of interviews, lots of videos of him dancing, camera pans to him during every game. Has he become a bit of a celeb in Colombia?

Honestly, if we got a big offer for Diaz in the summer I wouldn’t be against selling him. Having said that, I can’t see Madrid wanting him, or Barcelona being able to afford him.

[HeartAndSoul]

This isn’t the first time his dad has came out about him moving to Spain. Wouldnt be surprised if it’s more of a culture/language thing for the full family. Like others have said he’s more than replaceable so wouldn’t lose any sleep either way.

[Garlic Red]

I’m intrigued as to who people would replace him with if we think he’d be easy to replace?

[Caligula?]

Just stop buying players who view us as a stepping stone to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Mind you Luis Diaz wouldn't start at Real and Barcelona have been a mess for the better part of half a decade now so I'm not sure why anyone would want to go there.

[SamLad]

Just stop buying players who view us as a stepping stone to Barcelona or Real Madrid. Mind you Luis Diaz wouldn't start at Real and Barcelona have been a mess for the better part of half a decade now so I'm not sure why anyone would want to go there.

and just how do you do that?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I’m intrigued as to who people would replace him with if we think he’d be easy to replace?

Not really thinking about it, ideally he'll stay until Trey is ready, confident that he'll end up on the left. I think that he needs to say something soon, we're no fucking stepping stone & if he doesn't understand that, it's best for him to move on.

That being said, I don't speak Spanish, have not seen anything &

It's worth pointing out that the biggest source for this is Tap-In c*nt Romano, and there's suggestions the quote is, shall we say, heavily edited.

[Garlic Red]

It’s his dad. Probably answering a question about moving to a Spanish club. I imagine the Spanish clubs are bigger news in his homeland given they speak Spanish and the history of Latin American players in La Liga. If Luis had said something, I’d say fair enough, but his dad? It’s not like he’s done a Konchesky’s ma is it?

He gives his all on the pitch and is fighting his arse off to win us trophies. That’s all I’m arsed about, not daft quotes from his dad that we have no clue how reliable or meaningful they are.

Still, I was interested in who people would want to replace him with, it’s not like there’s a new Mane sat waiting for us in mid table is it, unless people want Mitoma?

[Dench57]

Just stop buying players who view us as a stepping stone to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Pretty much rules out all South American players. Depending on the era either Real or Barca will always be top of the food chain for them.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

It’s his dad. Probably answering a question about moving to a Spanish club. I imagine the Spanish clubs are bigger news in his homeland given they speak Spanish and the history of Latin American players in La Liga. If Luis had said something, I’d say fair enough, but his dad? It’s not like he’s done a Konchesky’s ma is it?

He gives his all on the pitch and is fighting his arse off to win us trophies. That’s all I’m arsed about, not daft quotes from his dad that we have no clue how reliable or meaningful they are.

Still, I was interested in who people would want to replace him with, it’s not like there’s a new Mane sat waiting for us in mid table is it, unless people want Mitoma?

And his Dad is definitely loving supporting us at the minute.

[vblfc]

I’m intrigued as to who people would replace him with if we think he’d be easy to replace?

I think Luis is a gem and isn’t one we would want to lose. Klopp always is really positive about his attitude so it doesn‘t feel (to me) like it’s likely he needs replaced. It would need a Musiala level if it came to it.

[Coolie High]

I’m intrigued as to who people would replace him with if we think he’d be easy to replace?

Rafael Leao, Rodrygo, Kvaratskhelia

[Bastion Of Invincibility]

South American players are such a headache. Makes one appreciate Bobby Firmino even more for his selfless work both on the pitch and never giving us reason to think he'd leave in his prime. Wish more footballers were like him.

[Tokyoite]

Rafael Leao, Rodrygo, Kvaratskhelia

I like all 3 of them but they'd all cost a fortune. Doubt we can afford to go after any of them, assuming they are open to coming here.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I like all 3 of them but they'd all cost a fortune. Doubt we can afford to go after any of them, assuming they are open to coming here.

So would Diaz.

(Not that I want rid of him)

[mullyred94]

I’m intrigued as to who people would replace him with if we think he’d be easy to replace?

Pedro Neto

[mullyred94]

I like all 3 of them but they'd all cost a fortune. Doubt we can afford to go after any of them, assuming they are open to coming here.

Leao might be attainable Milan might have to cash in on him.

[RyanBabel19]

Pedro Neto

Would send the fanbase into a frenzy the amount he gets injured

[kavah]

Can't wait to see him on Sunday, he's a great player, back at his best now

[.adam]

Pedro Neto

Suppose there will be a space in the physio room when Thiago leaves.

[JP!]

He's a fantastic player, people being so blasé about seeing the back of him boggles my mind.

[JackWard33]

Just stop buying players who view us as a stepping stone to Barcelona or Real Madrid.

We literally built the team by selling one that did
The Spanish clubs habitually get fixated on players and over pay for them .. seems like if we buy players at 23ish and have them til 26/27/28 then sell them for a profit after having their prime years then that's going to work out pretty well for us

[Eeyore]

We literally built the team by selling one that did
The Spanish clubs habitually get fixated on players and over pay for them .. seems like if we buy players at 23ish and have them til 26/27/28 then sell them for a profit after having their prime years then that's going to work out pretty well for us

Suarez?

[amir87]

Suarez?

Trust you to pick the example where it didn't work out.

[SamLad]

He's a fantastic player, people being so blasé about seeing the back of him boggles my mind.

damn right.

[Redley]

He's a fantastic player, people being so blasé about seeing the back of him boggles my mind.

Not sure it’s blasé, probably more that in the past it’s been a vital player for us whereas Luis, quality as he is, probably isn’t first choice if everyone is fit so it’s a little easier to stomach

[Eeyore]

Not sure it’s blasé, probably more that in the past it’s been a vital player for us whereas Luis, quality as he is, probably isn’t first choice if everyone is fit so it’s a little easier to stomach

What makes you think Diaz isn't first choice if everyone is fit?

[Redley]

What makes you think Diaz isn't first choice if everyone is fit?

Because Jota is probably better at the moment

[Eeyore]

Because Jota is probably better at the moment

Diaz has started 31 games this season and has been a sub 13 times.

Jota has started 18 games this season and has been a sub 11 times.

For me the pecking order is Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Jota and Gakpo.

[Redley]

Diaz has started 31 games this season and has been a sub 13 times.

Jota has started 18 games this season and has been a sub 11 times.

For me the pecking order is Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Jota and Gakpo.

It’s not really that deep. Xabi then Masch then Suarez then Coutinho. Our best, or close to, players at the time they left. Luis isn’t, really. Certainly hasn’t got left wing nailed down as undisputed first choice, so it’s not as stark as Suarez pissing off, for example.

[JP!]

Not sure it’s blasé, probably more that in the past it’s been a vital player for us whereas Luis, quality as he is, probably isn’t first choice if everyone is fit so it’s a little easier to stomach

Yeh you're right, he's not first choice other than he's been picked in almost every game he's been available for.



He's a pretty vital player - perhaps we'll never notice it until we don't have it...ho hum...twas ever thus

[Coolie High]

Diaz has started 31 games this season and has been a sub 13 times.

Jota has started 18 games this season and has been a sub 11 times.

For me the pecking order is Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Jota and Gakpo.

Jota has been better than Diaz this season based on performances he would be first choice if he was more durable.

[Coolie High]

He's a fantastic player, people being so blasé about seeing the back of him boggles my mind.

Maybe because he has scored 6 goals in the league? I’m a big fan of his but that type of output isn’t hard to replace.

[Knight]

Maybe because he has scored 6 goals in the league? I’m a big fan of his but that type of output isn’t hard to replace.

Feels like he's gone up a gear over the past few months though. Perhaps we've been seeing him take a while to get back to his top level post injury. So I reckon judge his production at the end of the season rather than now.

[spider-neil]

Diaz has started 31 games this season and has been a sub 13 times.

Jota has started 18 games this season and has been a sub 11 times.

For me the pecking order is Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Jota and Gakpo.

Fitness aside, I would definitely have Jota in the side before Diaz.

[Draex]

Fitness aside, I would definitely have Jota in the side before Diaz.

Yep Jota - Nunez - Salah would be my first choice.

[Coolie High]

Feels like he's gone up a gear over the past few months though. Perhaps we've been seeing him take a while to get back to his top level post injury. So I reckon judge his production at the end of the season rather than now.

Yeah that’s fair.