Matthäus warns Diaz: "Could spell trouble for Bayern" | OneFootball

Since his move to FC Bayern in the summer, Luis Diaz has quickly developed into one of the most eye-catching players at the club. With pace, creativity, and a nose for goal, the Colombian has invigorated Munich’s attack. However, increasing criticism is being directed at one crucial weakness – including from record national player Lothar Matthäus.

On the BILD podcast “Bayern-Insider,” the 63-year-old spoke about the recent performances of the 28-year-old, offering both praise and words of caution. “Let me just say, did you see the pass for the fourth goal, to Olise? One touch, played perfectly into his stride – Olise could have finished himself. But he sees his teammates. I think that’s the moment that stuck with me even more than the chance he missed.”

With this, Matthäus is referring to Diaz’s assist in the cup match against 1. FC Köln. As impressed as the 1990 World Cup winner is by the Colombian’s football intelligence, he is equally critical of his lack of clinical finishing.

Matthäus: “He missed another huge chance”

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“He missed that one miserably – and he already missed a huge chance last week,” Matthäus emphasized. While his stats are impressive (currently 13 goal involvements in 14 competitive matches), “of course, when you squander such big chances, you have to live with these kinds of comments.”

Above all, efficiency in front of goal is something Diaz urgently needs to improve if he wants to make the leap to world-class level. “But the one he squandered yesterday, that really wasn’t what you expect from him. You can forgive it for now, but if he misses a chance like that against Real Madrid in the 90th minute, then it will be critical.”

Diaz’s finishing remains Bayern’s biggest mystery

Since the start of the season, it’s been noticeable that Diaz regularly misses big chances – both in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. While the winger is among the league’s most dangerous attackers, his finishing is often too imprecise or too rushed.

Coach Vincent Kompany has recently defended the Colombian, emphasizing that Diaz’s activity and willingness to run are more important than one hundred percent efficiency.

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