Liverpool wants Luis Diaz to be a complete striker

Lijnders had already told how Liverpool got ahead of Tottenham to sign Luis Díaz. Now, the club published another part of his book “Intensity” in which he recounts the follow-up he did in Porto and what he saw to make him the chosen signing, in addition to the things that he considered should be improved regarding his game so that it would be more complete. In six months with the club he has shown progress in his movements on the attacking front.

Luis Díaz continues to make merits to become a historic Liverpool player. The Colombian has 3 titles in one semester and in the first full season that he will play at Anfield, his teammates hope that he can contribute more than he has already done. In the coaching staff they are clear about what they should promote since they went to see him against Estoril on January 8, game in which he scored and assisted on one occasion.

Díaz, to improve the Intensity and the game through the center

Klopp’s assistant revealed that The movements and vision of the Colombian in the field were the things that he liked the most, taking into account the needs and conditions of Liverpool. In addition, he pointed out what they should start working on for him so that he could contribute more in the last quarter of the field.

“It is positioned naturally with respect to the outer triangle. Easily adjusts to the positioning of others. The ball on the opposite side can be more active by finding space behind the back line. Needs to add idea to attack in the center too, more active to attack inside. This will give him more striker moves as well, with this more goals…” cita Lijnders and su libro.

In addition, he pointed out that it would become more intense and he has been demonstrating this, also thanks to the work he has had with the English. “The counter pressure drive will easily improve within our style and training. It will get more intense with this. More aggressive with this. By far the best player. I have no doubt”.

What did Liverpool see in Luis Díaz to sign him?

The one from the Netherlands added in his report to Klopp everything he saw that day of the Colombian in Porto and counted as the ‘scouting‘ They make pieces to show them players who stand out in the different leagues long before they start following them from the press. They are 15-minute clips where weaknesses and strengths are analyzed, however, Lijnders always prefers to watch a complete game to have a better basis for your final analysis.

Diaz’s reading of the game convinced the AT. “As he sets up the pressure, reads where the next pass is going to intercept, runs with everything he has right now. He sniffs out these chances to intercept close to the opposing goal. Never for. She wants to defend forward. I love that”.

Finally, he highlighted the skills he has in one on one and his ability to create spaces in which he can finish off. “Great touch and ball control. Inside the box ability to create shots. He can dribble, he goes easy, he gets through the game, he moves left and right past defenders. In a small space at full speed try to find the best option to pass. I love that. Always overview. I love that. One-on-one to shoot from afar, which is good for our game.”

Liverpool will debut in the Premier League this weekend when take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday 6th August from 6:30am.