Liverpool’s attacking returns have been questioned in recent weeks amid a struggle for open play goals, and tentative questions are now being asked of some of the key personnel.
It was only two years ago that Luis Díaz was making an explosive impact on this Liverpool team, inspiring an uptick that led to renewed quadruple hopes and an eventual cup double. But one serious injury later, he’s less of a nailed-on star for this next-generation Liverpool side, which Michael Edwards and new sporting director Richard Hughes are now tasked with shaping.
There are moments when his undoubted quality shines through. And as Liverpool’s attack has stuttered, he has often been the one at least threatening to make something happen. The issue lies in how often that threat materializes.
At 27, Díaz is approaching a potential crossroads, with PSG previously mentioned as a possible suitor. Now, Sport claims that he ‘would like to come to Barcelona’, and that the Catalan club believes he could help the team ‘regain intimidation’ following the departure of Ousmane Dembélé.
However, Liverpool ‘won’t make it easy’ financially, a potential stumbling block for Barcelona. Moreover, it’s said that Díaz is one of the players whom Xavi likes, and the former midfielder is set to depart his post as manager in the summer.
With a new manager set to replace Jürgen Klopp, you might assume that Liverpool would limit change elsewhere this summer. But the contract situation has somewhat forced a reckoning when it comes to Mohamed Salah.
