Luis Diaz sends striking transfer message to Liverpool amid Mohamed Salah contract standoff
Luis Diaz sends striking transfer message to Liverpool amid Mohamed Salah contract standoff
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Whatever happens with Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah at club level, Luis Diaz believes he already plays with a forward who can be "the best striker" in the future. Colombian star Diaz is having a fine season for the Reds, and took his goal tally to 11 in 23 appearances with his brace in the 6-3 win at Tottenham before Christmas.
The former Porto man has overcome some misgivings among the Liverpool fanbase to become a crucial figure in Arne Slot's side, and a vital cog in an attack which has been led superbly by Salah this season as the Reds sit top of the pile in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Diaz is aware that there is quality elsewhere in England's top flight though, and in an interview with ESPN he has lavished praise on his Colombia teammate Jhon Duran, who has scored 12 goals in 25 appearances this season, including netting in Saturday's win over Manchester City.
“From day one that I met him, that I dealt with him and that I saw him play, I already knew the conditions and qualities he had," said Diaz. "First I said [if] this boy if he sets his mind to it can become very big, he can become history in the role he has. He can be the best striker.
"It's good that he’s living a great moment, that he’s doing well, that he’s shining in a super spectacular league. “I’m very happy for him, we shared a lot in the national team, he’s a very calm boy. He lets himself go, but if he has to listen, he does it too.
