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title: "Liverpool: Jamie Redknapp lauds ‘skilful’ Luis Diaz"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-05-11T10:10:50Z"
modified: "2022-05-11T10:10:50Z"
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# Liverpool: Jamie Redknapp lauds ‘skilful’ Luis Diaz

**Former [Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) midfielder Jamie Redknapp was eulogising about Reds winger Luis Diaz ahead of the 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday.**

### The lowdown: Pressure maintained

Jurgen Klopp’s side were able to keep the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought three points against Steven Gerrard’s Villa.

Goals from Joel Matip and Sadio Mane were enough for the travelling Reds on a night marred by a hamstring injury to Fabinho that will need further assessment as [confirmed](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/fabinho-injury-update) by the club post-match.

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After Klopp made the decision to leave superstar forward Mohamed Salah on the bench from the outset, Diaz took the plaudits from pitch-side during the build-up…

### The latest: Redknapp waxes lyrical

Speaking during [Sky Sports’ pre-match](https://www.skysports.com/football/a-villa-vs-liverpool/446608) coverage, ex-Anfield man Redknapp hailed the latest arrival on Merseyside.

The 48-year-old said: “He’s so skilful, it’s so great to watch. There’s absolutely no fear when he plays football.”

In truth, this was one of the 25-year-old Colombian’s quieter nights as the winger completed 2/4 dribbles, made one key pass and provided the assist for Mane’s match-winner. He registered just 36 touches – one fewer than goalkeeper Alisson – whilst earning a 6.90 rating before being replaced on 72 minutes ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/liverpool-aston-villa/PU)).

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### The lowdown: Sensational impact

Signed for an initial £37million during the January transfer window ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12527169/luis-diaz-liverpool-sign-porto-winger-on-five-and-a-half-year-deal-for-initial-fee-of-37m)), few could’ve predicted the instant influence Diaz would have on Klopp’s plans, and it’s little surprise the likes of club legend Robbie Fowler have called him ‘[wonderful](https://www.football365.com/news/fowler-lavishes-praise-wonderful-liverpool-standout-klopp-top-player)‘.

Diaz already has [nine direct goal contributions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luis-diaz/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/480692) in 22 appearances for Liverpool and has been nothing short of a revelation for the Reds, giving the entire season a whole new outlook following his arrival.

Overall, the former FC Porto man has completed [2.3 successful dribbles](https://www.sofascore.com/player/luis-diaz/883537) on average per game, highlighting Redknapp’s point as Klopp unleashes another type of attacking weapon.

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Already a trophy winner with the Carabao Cup success against Chelsea under his belt, Diaz could add an [FA Cup and UEFA Champions League](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/fixtures/men/2021) medal in the coming weeks to make the dazzling attacker one of the most decorated players in the club’s recent history just months after his move.

***In other news, Liverpool have been boosted by a fresh transfer update. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/tchouameni-lfc-transfer-latest-real-madrid-waiting/).***