Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra has dropped an injury update regarding Liverpool winger Luis Diaz. 

The Lowdown: Diaz's injury

After making 12 appearances for the Reds across all competitions this season, scoring four goals and delivering three assists, the 25-year-old suffered a knee injury during the 3-2 defeat against Arsenal two months ago.

Earlier this week, it was reported that the £55k-per-week winger had been sent home from Liverpool's training camp in Dubai after suffering an injury setback.

Further details have now emerged regarding Diaz's injury issue and when he's likely to be back in action for Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Latest: Diaz due back in March

Taking to Twitter on Friday night, Sierra shared the latest about Diaz and the latest step in his recovery.

He said: "Luis Diaz will undergo surgery tomorrow [Saturday] to recover from the lateral collateral ligament injury in the knee. Liverpool expects the Colombian to play again in March."

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The Verdict: Fingers crossed at Liverpool

While the setback will have undoubtedly been a blow for Diaz and everyone at Liverpool, at least they have a potential return date for him and aren't likely to be without him for the rest of the season.

Hailed as a "magnificent" player by journalist Philip O'Connor, the 25-year-old has shown how useful an attacking figure he is for Liverpool in the league this season.

With only three Reds players having more shots on target than the Colombian (seven), he has the second-highest rate of goals per shot (0.19) at the club. In addition, only Mohamed Salah (16) has completed more dribbles than Diaz (14), further highlighting his attacking presence and how tricky an opponent he is for defenders.

 

His overall performances in the league have earned Diaz a strong season rating of 7.28/10 from WhoScored, making him the highest-rated player in Klopp's squad.

While it's undeniable that the 25-year-old's injury issues have been a blow, everyone at the club will have their fingers crossed that his recovery will get back on track and he can be back on the pitch as quickly as possible.