Luis Díaz wanted Benfica. The Colombian striker from Liverpool returned to Portugal after being transferred this January to the Anfield club from Porto, but on hostile terrain the ex-dragon was the light that guided the ‘reds’ to dominate the tie.
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The coffee grower caught on in Da Luz a round match. First because he gave Mané a 0-2 win and then because he made it a definitive 1-3 that put Liverpool one step away from the Champions League semi-finals.
Klopp was right when he threw the rest to sign him (he paid 45 million to Porto), because from the beginning Díaz provided the intensity that the German demands, in addition to overflow and goal.
On hostile terrain, in Da Luz, the coliseum of one of Porto’s biggest rivals, Luis Díaz demonstrated his quality and infinite dedication. Despite being the most called-up player, he threw breaking unchecks that generated a lot of danger, he overflowed down the wing and fought intensely for each ball. His pressure in added time demonstrates this, being key for the ‘reds’ to deal the final blow when they were having the worst time.
“He is a top player. He is a top player, top player in the world. For me it is a joy to work with Luís every day, and I am more than happy that we have decided to sign him in January,” Klopp said after the match.
Díaz has landed on his feet at Anfield and has become an offensive boost for a team that sees an attack that already had Salah, Mané, Firmino and Jota strengthened.
