Liverpool is thriving with two consecutive wins in the Premier League 2024/25. A key contributor to this early success is Luis Diaz, who is emerging as the team’s “game-changer.”
Less than three weeks ago, Diaz’s future was uncertain. There were rumors that the Colombian star had agreed to join Man City, and Liverpool was prepared to let him go if they received a bid of £60 million. Additionally, Barcelona was also eyeing Diaz to potentially “poach” the Colombian international from Anfield. However, Diaz is now firmly established as an untouchable player for Liverpool.
Diaz was recently named “Player of the Match” in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brentford on Sunday night. The 27-year-old star had a standout performance, contributing to both of the team’s goals, including a stunning strike for the opening goal.
In Liverpool’s first home win in the Premier League under Arne Slot, Diaz’s stats were impressive. Along with 3 shots on target, 1 goal, and 1 assist, he had a 100% pass completion rate, including 4 key passes that put teammates in goal-scoring positions.
More importantly, Diaz plays a crucial role in connecting the attack for Liverpool under Slot. The Colombian star appears at every key moment, actively pressing for the ball, drawing attention from defenders, and creating chances. He has developed a strong partnership with Mohamed Salah, including a direct assist for Salah’s goal that sealed the 2-0 win.
In Liverpool’s Premier League opener for the 2024/25 season, Diaz was also one of the highest-rated players despite not scoring against Ipswich. At Portman Road, he was among the most prolific in taking shots with 3 attempts and had the most key passes with 3 crucial assists.
After taking over from Jurgen Klopp, Slot experimented with Liverpool’s attack during the summer 2024 preseason and seems to have found a winning formula, with Diaz as a crucial element, even being considered as Liverpool’s ultimate weapon.
Both of Liverpool’s matches in the Premier League so far have used a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Diogo Jota positioned at the top. Behind him are Mohamed Salah (right), Dominik Szoboszlai (center), and Luis Diaz (left), who is allowed to operate quite freely.
While it is too early to make definitive judgments about this winning formula with only 2 rounds of the Premier League completed, Diaz’s brilliant performance brings optimism and excitement to Liverpool fans.
