Topic: Luis Díaz (Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda)

[lgvkarlos]

Until he gets in front of goal

Only player on the pitch who can hold his head up.

[Studgotelli]

He’s been carrying our attack since Jan. He misses some easy chances but our season would’ve been over long ago if not for him.

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Class tonight, fair play.

[tunred]

I’d give him the armband. Only one showing a bit of desire

[robertobaggio37]

The only attacker who’s close to being world-class. And that’s quite worrying moving forward.

[Legs]

I’d give him the armband. Only one showing a bit of desire

Yep and Quansah/Elliott.

Dom needs dropping how he starts over Elliott is beyond me

[paisley1977]

Well done lad its a pity the other two didn't turn up.

[Caps4444]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Barca come in for him and he will go.

[WorldChampions]

Missed his fair share but without him there would be no questions asked of their defence all night.

[QC]

He tried, but his output is far from good enough.

[Saus76]

An absolute warrior this lad. Balls and skill in equal quantity.

[Zlen]

Only one worth keeping.

[gerrardisgod]

Only one that can walk off with his head up, battled for everything and was the only way we were getting anything.

[cissesbeard]

Can’t fault him tonight. Kept going, kept asking for the ball and trying things.
The only one who looked remotely arsed.
(Quansah was also ok when he came on)

[deano2727]

Good player. He needs more goals around him though as he is never going to be a big scorer. Him and Jota are the only two of our forwards I'd be comfortable starting with next season.

[wheresnemeth]

All flash and no substance at the moment. He and the rest of the forwards playing today lack BMT.

[DangerScouse]

The only one who performed well today!

[Crosby Nick]

Well played Luis.

[Wool]

The only one with any fight. Shame about the finishing but he fucking tries and works his bollocks off.

[elkun]

Class player and the only one who has really tried anything tonight

[Yorkykopite]

Aye, well done (again) Luis. What spirit. What skill. Liverpool's player of the season.

[Scottymuser]

He’s been carrying our attack since Jan. He misses some easy chances but our season would’ve been over long ago if not for him.

Sorry, but I disagree.  If you criticise Nunez, someone who scores a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating loads); but then on the other hand priase Diaz who doesn't score a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating not as much) - then how is that fair.  Diaz, before today, in 25 full 90s, had 8 goals (from >10.6 xG, so underperforming his xG by 24.6% - and 4 assists (from 4.2 xA).  Nunez, from 4 games fewer (21 full 90s), had 11 goals (from 14.2 nPxG, so underperforming by 22.% - LESS than Diaz has this season!), and 8 assists (from 5.6 xA).  Nunez is 3 years younger lets not forget - Diaz is at an age where he should be at his prime, and not developing, whereas Nunez is only 24. 

Just seems really unfair to criticise Nunez, who has underperforming his xG by *LESS* than Diaz, whilst creating more, and being 3 years younger as someone who many on here seem to want to get rid of; but then having people claim his been carrying our attack, and been brilliant, whilst underperforming Nunez on all metrics.

[andy07]

If only we had another 5 players on the pitch with his attitude…..

[Coolie High]

Sorry, but I disagree.  If you criticise Nunez, someone who scores a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating loads); but then on the other hand priase Diaz who doesn't score a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating not as much) - then how is that fair.  Diaz, before today, in 25 full 90s, had 8 goals (from >10.6 xG, so underperforming his xG by 24.6% - and 4 assists (from 4.2 xA).  Nunez, from 4 games fewer (21 full 90s), had 11 goals (from 14.2 nPxG, so underperforming by 22.% - LESS than Diaz has this season!), and 8 assists (from 5.6 xA).  Nunez is 3 years younger lets not forget - Diaz is at an age where he should be at his prime, and not developing, whereas Nunez is only 24. 

Just seems really unfair to criticise Nunez, who has underperforming his xG by *LESS* than Diaz, whilst creating more, and being 3 years younger as someone who many on here seem to want to get rid of; but then having people claim his been carrying our attack, and been brilliant, whilst underperforming Nunez on all metrics.

Watch football.

[slotmachine]

Sorry, but I disagree.  If you criticise Nunez, someone who scores a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating loads); but then on the other hand priase Diaz who doesn't score a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating not as much) - then how is that fair.  Diaz, before today, in 25 full 90s, had 8 goals (from >10.6 xG, so underperforming his xG by 24.6% - and 4 assists (from 4.2 xA).  Nunez, from 4 games fewer (21 full 90s), had 11 goals (from 14.2 nPxG, so underperforming by 22.% - LESS than Diaz has this season!), and 8 assists (from 5.6 xA).  Nunez is 3 years younger lets not forget - Diaz is at an age where he should be at his prime, and not developing, whereas Nunez is only 24. 

Just seems really unfair to criticise Nunez, who has underperforming his xG by *LESS* than Diaz, whilst creating more, and being 3 years younger as someone who many on here seem to want to get rid of; but then having people claim his been carrying our attack, and been brilliant, whilst underperforming Nunez on all metrics.

Your talking utter shite. What does the fucking data say about Luis's heart, desire, attitude, fight and commitment? Nunez and Salah havent been able to trap a fucking ball in the last month. Diaz has been our best forward by miles since the turn of the year

[QC]

He’s been carrying our attack since Jan. He misses some easy chances but our season would’ve been over long ago if not for him.

I'm not sure this is right. Diaz is part of the problem with our attack - he always looks busy, but does not produce enough.

[DarkOfTheManatee]

If he can manage a Suarez-esque step up in finishing ability, he'll be one of the best attackers in the world. Has the passion, the determination and the skill, just needs to translate it into more goals/assists.

Makes it actually more frustrating because none of our attackers are clear-cut losses that we can easily say "they're not good enough". But none are consistent star performers either.

[Coolie High]

I'm not sure this is right. Diaz is part of the problem with our attack - he always looks busy, but does not produce enough.

Yep, where can we find a player with his energy but better in the final third in terms of passing and scoring?

[Studgotelli]

I'm not sure this is right. Diaz is part of the problem with our attack - he always looks busy, but does not produce enough.

He’s always producing lol we would have zero threat in attack if he wasn’t on the pitch. He could be more productive for sure in terms of goals and assists but we have no chemistry without him.

If we took him out of the team you’d see how shit our attack would’ve been over the last few months. That’s not to say he’s irreplaceable. Some things you have to use your eyes to see rather than rely on stats like XG.

[Knight]

Watch football.

To be fair when I watch football Diaz is very good up until the final shot/ pass. Which is what the stats show.

[Barneylfc∗]

Sorry, but I disagree.  If you criticise Nunez, someone who scores a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating loads); but then on the other hand priase Diaz who doesn't score a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating not as much) - then how is that fair.  Diaz, before today, in 25 full 90s, had 8 goals (from >10.6 xG, so underperforming his xG by 24.6% - and 4 assists (from 4.2 xA).  Nunez, from 4 games fewer (21 full 90s), had 11 goals (from 14.2 nPxG, so underperforming by 22.% - LESS than Diaz has this season!), and 8 assists (from 5.6 xA).  Nunez is 3 years younger lets not forget - Diaz is at an age where he should be at his prime, and not developing, whereas Nunez is only 24. 

Just seems really unfair to criticise Nunez, who has underperforming his xG by *LESS* than Diaz, whilst creating more, and being 3 years younger as someone who many on here seem to want to get rid of; but then having people claim his been carrying our attack, and been brilliant, whilst underperforming Nunez on all metrics.

It baffles me that people hate Nunez and can't wait for him to miss a chance so they can get into his thread and slate him yet give Diaz a free pass to run around aimlessly most of the time.
 
Some of the posters on here are an embarrassment and are the reason a lot of very good posters are binning the site off.

[skipper757]

Yep, where can we find a player with his energy but better in the final third in terms of passing and scoring?

I think that's the tough thing isn't it?  His desire and work rate is amazing.  But he isn't quite Sadio at his peak, and it's an unfair comparison (as Sadio is one of the best wingers the club has ever had) in some ways, but that's the level we hope we can see with Diaz - the work rate and desire with more end product.  But obviously that's a lot, and if Nunez/Salah/Gakpo were more productive, his play would be more lauded (less pressure on him to score).  Nevertheless, that's the dream - a player like Diaz with more composure in the final third, but obviously those don't grow on trees, and Diaz is more than good enough for a role in the future team as of now.

[newterp]

the only player that seemed to care.

[Saus76]

It baffles me that people hate Nunez and can't wait for him to miss a chance so they can get into his thread and slate him yet give Diaz a free pass to run around aimlessly most of the time.
 
Some of the posters on here are an embarrassment and are the reason a lot of very good posters are binning the site off.

Run around aimlessly? The lad was the only bright spark in this game.

[Coolie High]

To be fair when I watch football Diaz is very good up until the final shot/ pass. Which is what the stats show.

I agree but he’s been better than both Nunez and Salah these past few weeks regardless of what stats anyone wants to bring up.

[astowell1]

Only forward who gave a shite.

[Coolie High]

It baffles me that people hate Nunez and can't wait for him to miss a chance so they can get into his thread and slate him yet give Diaz a free pass to run around aimlessly most of the time.
 
Some of the posters on here are an embarrassment and are the reason a lot of very good posters are binning the site off.

I don’t get posts like these, rightly defend Nunez then go to bash Diaz as if they both aren’t Liverpool players? 

The irony..

[MonsLibpool]

It's not his job to score goals and he's not a big money number 9.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Sorry, but I disagree.  If you criticise Nunez, someone who scores a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating loads); but then on the other hand priase Diaz who doesn't score a decent number of goals, whilst missing easy chances (and creating not as much) - then how is that fair.  Diaz, before today, in 25 full 90s, had 8 goals (from >10.6 xG, so underperforming his xG by 24.6% - and 4 assists (from 4.2 xA).  Nunez, from 4 games fewer (21 full 90s), had 11 goals (from 14.2 nPxG, so underperforming by 22.% - LESS than Diaz has this season!), and 8 assists (from 5.6 xA).  Nunez is 3 years younger lets not forget - Diaz is at an age where he should be at his prime, and not developing, whereas Nunez is only 24. 

Just seems really unfair to criticise Nunez, who has underperforming his xG by *LESS* than Diaz, whilst creating more, and being 3 years younger as someone who many on here seem to want to get rid of; but then having people claim his been carrying our attack, and been brilliant, whilst underperforming Nunez on all metrics.

Blah blah blah de blah. Diaz got a difficult volley on target and hit the woodwork from outside the box after going past two players. He was doing that all match, dribbling past defenders, making quick one-touch passes.

Nunez's main contributions were to slip over when he got his first chance and to knock the ball right at the keeper when he was clean through. I mean, you love Nunez, fair enough. But don't try and throw cold water on our best player tonight just to defend someone who's done barely anything for weeks.

[Studgotelli]

It baffles me that people hate Nunez and can't wait for him to miss a chance so they can get into his thread and slate him yet give Diaz a free pass to run around aimlessly most of the time.
 
Some of the posters on here are an embarrassment and are the reason a lot of very good posters are binning the site off.

lol he’s running around aimlessly is he?