Richard Hughes’ big mistake of the summer
While opinions on Diaz were divided at the end of Liverpool’s title-winning season, the striker’s contribution was undeniable.
Diaz scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in the league last season, second only to Mohamed Salah in goal contribution rate. This return resulted in the club accepting Bayern Munich offers around €75 million For a 28 year old.
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The former Porto ace is not the only Liverpool striker the German champions are interested in ahead of their move for Diaz Cody Gakpo in their field of vision.
Dutch Bayern’s interest has since been confirmedBut Richard Hughes made the bold decision to stay with Gacbo and leave Diaz. Now it looks like this decision is getting worse.
Liverpool’s left wing problem
Although Gakpo has scored five goals and provided four assists so far this season, he has not escaped criticism amid the Reds’ increasingly poor form.
The Dutchman’s tendency to cut inside from the left has begun to frustrate fans while also making his performances predictable for defenders.
The overall performance of Liverpool’s forwards this season is not good enough, but Gakpo’s constant desire to cut inside is becoming a big problem.
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Despite supporters’ frustration with the 26-year-old, Slott appears to have no choice but to play against him on a weekly basis. Manager clearly distrustful Federico Chiesa First, the only viable option is for young people Leo Ngumohawho has struggled for playing time this season.
The decision to sell Diaz now looks set to cost Liverpool due to the lack of options available.
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Should Diaz be sold?
Diaz has performed brilliantly since joining Munich from Merseyside, which only adds to the woes. The Colombian has scored 18 goals in his first 20 games and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon.
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A forward in hot form like this is exactly what Liverpool needs now. No player has yet scored double figures.
While there’s no guarantee that Diaz would play in the same way if he stayed at Liverpool, he would be a more versatile left-sided option than Gakpo.
Judging by how the season has progressed so far, some supporters will naturally wonder what would have happened if Hughes had sanctioned the sale of Gakpo and kept Diaz at Anfield.
However, Slaughter must stick with his current choice, At least until JanuaryAnfield fans hope that the team’s condition will improve as soon as possible.
