Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Liverpool v Rangers - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - October 4, 2022 Liverpool's Luis Diaz during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is now back running on the training pitches after a lengthy absence through injury.
The Lowdown: Diaz a huge loss for Liverpool
The Colombian was an instant hit when he arrived from Porto last January, adding new life to the Reds’ season as they pushed to win an unprecedented quadruple.
Diaz came into this season as an undisputed key man, but unfortunately, he was limited to just seven Premier League starts before picking up a knee injury against Arsenal.
Thankfully, it now looks as though the 26-year-old’s return isn’t a million miles away, following a new update.
The Latest: Back on track
Taking to Twitter, Jones reacted to an image showing Diaz is now running outside again, albeit not taking part in full contact training:
“Another positive step for Luis Díaz in his recovery from injury.”
The Verdict: Massive boost for Reds
It may still be a while before Diaz officially returns to the pitch for Liverpool but this is undoubtedly a huge positive in their season, given his importance to the team.
The 37-cap Colombia international’s pace and directness have been a major loss for Jurgen Klopp, with that left-sided position tough to fill without him around.
The manager has hailed Diaz as ‘exceptional’ in the past and he is someone who could be such a key player in the latter weeks of the season, should Liverpool be pushing for a top-four finish.
Moving forward, the £56,000-a-week star can become an even greater force, with his best years potentially coming up, and his absence has to be considered a big reason for the Reds’ struggles this season.
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