Premier League best and worst January signings: Luis Diaz's impact has been close to a 'MIRACLE'
2 years, 8 months ago

Premier League best and worst January signings: Luis Diaz's impact has been close to a 'MIRACLE'

Daily Mail  

The Premier League witnessed a host of activity before the transfer window slammed shut in January as clubs scrambled to bolster their sides ahead of the run into the end of the season. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently lauded his side's sole January arrival Luis Diaz, claiming the Colombian's impact has been close to a 'miracle' for the Reds as they hunt down title rivals Manchester City. Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho has been handed a lifeline with a loan spell at Aston Villa Dejan Kulusevski 8/10 Tottenham's January transfer window initially looked to have ended in disappointment after missing out on targets Adama Traore and Luis Diaz. Despite only making four Premier League appearances for Eddie Howe's side, the full back has managed to find the net twice and donned the captain's armband against Aston Villa. Dele Alli already looks to be another disappointment for Everton since moving from Tottenham Vitaliy Mykolenko 3/10 The left back has barely been used since arriving at Goodison, making just three Premier League appearances with Frank Lampard often preferring right-back Jonjoe Kenny at left-back or the left wing-back position.

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Diaz strikes twice and Liverpool tops the Premier League while Newcastle loses at Fulham
3 months ago

Diaz strikes twice and Liverpool tops the Premier League while Newcastle loses at Fulham

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Luis Díaz scored two fine goals inside two minutes as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 to move to the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. Fulham led early through Raúl Jiménez’s shot into the bottom right corner and a howler by goalie Nick Pope gifted Emile Smith Rowe Fulham’s second in the 22nd. Watkins inspires Villa …

Luis Diaz scores twice as Manchester United are humbled by Liverpool; Salah announces last season at club
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Diaz scores twice as Manchester United are humbled by Liverpool; Salah announces last season at club

The Hindu  

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, with Erik ten Hag's side humbled by their fierce rivals. Casemiro was again at fault for Diaz and Liverpool's second, again supplied by Mohamed Salah, with the Colombia international sweeping home three minutes before …

Luis Diaz at the double as Liverpool brush aside Manchester United
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Diaz at the double as Liverpool brush aside Manchester United

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Luis Diaz struck twice in seven minutes towards the end of the …

Liverpool star Luis Diaz suffers further injury setback as he's sent back from Dubai camp
2 years ago

Liverpool star Luis Diaz suffers further injury setback as he's sent back from Dubai camp

Daily Mail  

Liverpool's preparations for the Premier League’s return have suffered a major blow with Luis Diaz being sent back from their Dubai training camp injured. Luis Diaz has been sent home from Liverpool's Dubai training camp after an injury setback The Colombian forward suffered a knee injury in a 3-2 loss to Arsenal back in October Diaz had been making good …

Liverpool star Luis Diaz leaves the Emirates on CRUTCHES
2 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool star Luis Diaz leaves the Emirates on CRUTCHES

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have a nervous wait to find out the extent of the injuries that Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered during their defeat to Arsenal. Luis Diaz was injured in the first half of the match against Arsenal and had to come off the pitch Diaz had set up Darwin Nunez to score his goal earlier in the match against …

Luis Diaz: The remarkable rise of ‘Luchito’, Liverpool’s ‘true miracle’
2 years, 6 months ago

Luis Diaz: The remarkable rise of ‘Luchito’, Liverpool’s ‘true miracle’

New York Times  

Follow our live coverage of Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League final. “None of my players could take the ball from him,” recalls Henry Peralta, who coached one of the teams Diaz faced in the 2009 youth competition mentioned above. By that time, Peralta was working as a youth scout — a “talent hunter”, to use the charming …

The zany brilliance of Luis Diaz, Liverpool's ultimate get-out-of-jail free card
2 years, 7 months ago

The zany brilliance of Luis Diaz, Liverpool's ultimate get-out-of-jail free card

The Telegraph  

Luis Diaz began the comeback in the half-time warm-up. The home fans were still thinking of the tales they would tell their grand-children of the evening when they overturned a 2-0 deficit against the quadruple-chasing Liverpool side when Diaz passed his anxious team-mates. Having received the distress signal from Klopp, Diaz eased through a 15-minute rehearsal of flicks, first-time passes, …

Premier League POWER RANKINGS - Luis Diaz makes the top 10 but who is our new leader?
2 years, 10 months ago

Premier League POWER RANKINGS - Luis Diaz makes the top 10 but who is our new leader?

Daily Mail  

How telling a week could this round of fixtures be at the end of the season? Manchester City were stunned at home by Antonio Conte's inspired Tottenham side, spearheaded by Harry Kane, while at the other end of the table, there were huge wins for Watford and Burnley. Manchester City were stunned at home by Tottenham in a result to …

‘He already looks like a Liverpool player’ - Klopp praises debutant Diaz
2 years, 10 months ago

‘He already looks like a Liverpool player’ - Klopp praises debutant Diaz

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp praised new signing Luis Diaz after the Colombian impressed on his Premier League debut in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Leicester City on Thursday, with the Reds coach claiming the dazzling winger already looks at home in Merseyside. Diaz joined Liverpool on last week’s January deadline day from Portuguese side Porto, and made his debut off the bench in …

Luis Diaz: ‘El Quinto Beatle’ – Liverpool’s £50m man by those who know him
2 years, 10 months ago

Luis Diaz: ‘El Quinto Beatle’ – Liverpool’s £50m man by those who know him

New York Times  

It’s been a whirlwind week for Luis Diaz. I’m sure the Liverpool fans will get more and more excited about Luis because he has so much to offer.” The TV presenter “This is the biggest story in Colombian football since James Rodriguez signed for Real Madrid in 2014,” says Carlos Aleman, a reporter and presenter for Bogota-based TV channel Win …

Klopp backs new Liverpool signing Diaz to hit the ground running
2 years, 10 months ago

Klopp backs new Liverpool signing Diaz to hit the ground running

The Hindu  

Liverpool's new signing Luis Diaz has all the attributes to succeed at the Premier League club, manager Jurgen Klopp said, as he backed the Colombian winger to quickly adapt to life in England and improve the team. Diaz on Sunday became Liverpool's first signing of the January transfer window, joining the side from Portuguese side Porto on a deal that …

Luis Diaz: Everything you need to know about Liverpool’s new signing
2 years, 10 months ago

Luis Diaz: Everything you need to know about Liverpool’s new signing

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool have completed the signing of forward Luis …

Liverpool signs Luis Diaz from FC Porto
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool signs Luis Diaz from FC Porto

The Hindu  

Liverpool has signed Colombia winger Luis Diaz from Porto on a long-term deal, the Premier League club announced on Sunday. "Liverpool Football Club have completed the signing of Luis Diaz from FC Porto, subject to the successful granting of a work permit and international clearance," a club statement read. READ: "Diaz will arrive on Merseyside once he has completed international …

Get ready for a lot of nutmegs – what to expect from new Liverpool speedster Luis Diaz
2 years, 10 months ago

Get ready for a lot of nutmegs – what to expect from new Liverpool speedster Luis Diaz

New York Times  

What will Luis Diaz bring to Liverpool? The one skill that stands out most when watching YouTube videos, which carry titles like “Luis Diaz | Destroys Great Players”, is the 25-year-old’s ability to beat opposition players. Luis Diaz’s goal against City in the Champions League pic.twitter.com/p7MchEIuqh — The Anfield Wrap January 28, 2022 It was this goal against City that …

Luis Diaz: Why Liverpool pounced, what he’ll bring, his signature move and the ‘Noodle’ nickname
2 years, 10 months ago

Luis Diaz: Why Liverpool pounced, what he’ll bring, his signature move and the ‘Noodle’ nickname

New York Times  

Liverpool were going to sit tight until the summer before adding to their attacking options. “Most of the Colombian players come from very poor backgrounds and Diaz’s story is no different,” Colombian football journalist Juan Felipe Sierra tells The Athletic. He’s still in touch with his roots.” Luis Díaz – Just helped his country to the semi-final of Copa América …

Liverpool 'closing in on Porto winger Luis Diaz', who Tottenham believed they had a deal for
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool 'closing in on Porto winger Luis Diaz', who Tottenham believed they had a deal for

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have made a dramatic late move to gazump Tottenham and Manchester United with an attempt to sign Colombia international Luis Diaz. Porto and Colombia winger Luis Diaz is poised to sign for Liverpool in a deal worth £50million Jurgen Klopp will see his attacking options bolstered by the arrival of Diaz from Porto Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is unlikely …

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense

Firstpost  

Joe Gomez will miss England’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland. Liverpool: Joe Gomez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a tendon in his left knee, leaving Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with even more limited options at center back. “The issue was isolated to …

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