„He was the best attacker“: Bayern star becomes a point of contention in England | OneFootball

Luis Díaz shines at FC Bayern – ex-Liverpool star Sturridge believes his departure was a key mistake by the Reds

Luis Díaz has long been more than just a top-class new signing at FC Bayern. In his first season in Munich, the Colombian has become a mainstay of the attack, providing pace, intensity and scoring points – and is now also causing discussion in England. Liverpool FC, of all clubs, are increasingly asking themselves whether the winger’s sale was a serious mistake

Sturridge praises Díaz: „The best attacker of the season“

In the run-up to the Premier League top match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC (0:0) , a heated debate was sparked on Sky Sports. Ex-Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge put his finger in an open wound – and placed Luis Díaz at the center of his argument. For him, it is clear that the departure of the current Bayern star is more serious than many of those responsible are willing to admit

„The solution to the puzzle is Luis Díaz,“ Sturridge explained unequivocally. „He was the best attacker last season. Mohamed Salah may have broken the records, but Díaz pressed, created chances, scored goals and gave the game a different energy.“ Words that are unlikely to go unheard at Liverpool – especially as Díaz demonstrates precisely these qualities week in, week out in Munich

While Gary Neville was still puzzling over whether Liverpool might have become fed up after winning the title under Arne Slot, Sturridge vehemently disagreed. For him, it is not a mental problem, but a structural one – and Díaz is emblematic of this

Díaz shines in Munich – Liverpool lack his profile

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What Sturridge describes is exactly what currently characterizes FC Bayern. Under Vincent Kompany, Díaz embodies the aggressive, vertical style of play that makes Munich’s attack so difficult to predict. His pressing, his runs into the deep and his ability to shape games with intensity have quickly made him indispensable

At Liverpool, on the other hand, it is precisely this element that has been lost. The Reds have experienced a significant period of weakness this season, losing six of seven games between the end of September and the end of November and slipping out of the title race early on. Sturridge sees a clear link between this and the personnel departures – above all Díaz. „You won’t believe it, but that’s the truth,“ the former international ended his monologue in the direction of Neville

The comparison is becoming ever clearer. While Díaz is flourishing at FC Bayern and making the difference both athletically and emotionally, Liverpool are now 14 points behind Arsenal – a gap that is also fuelling the debate in England as to whether they let a player go who was more than just another attacking player.