Liverpool winger Luis Diaz pens note after Champions League blow
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is confident that the upcoming season will bring better fortunes and more celebrations for the team, following a disappointing campaign in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
The Reds concluded their domestic season in fifth place, falling short of securing qualification for the Champions League for the first time in Jurgen Klopp’s seven-year tenure at the club. With a total of 67 points, it was a far cry from their previous successes.
After coming close to achieving an unprecedented quadruple last season, only to see themselves thwarted at the hands of Manchester City and Real Madrid, Liverpool will now compete in the Europa League next season, marking their return to the competition for the first time since 2015/16.
In a social media post via Instagram, the 26-year-old Diaz expressed gratitude for the support he received during his recovery and praised the team’s efforts throughout the challenging season for him personally as well as he was out for a major chunk due to a knee injury.
“Lads, although many lessons have been learned, a difficult and strange season has come to an end. I would like to thank you all for the support during my recovery and the entire team in every match!”
“It was a year of ups and downs, but in the end, we managed to secure a spot in European positions. I’m sure next season will be even better and with more celebrations.”
“Let’s keep on working hard to excel and achieve the goals we play for. See you next season!❤️🙏🏻”
Lucho on UCL disappointment
Diaz’s note comes roughly about a week after Mohamed Salah expressed his thoughts after failing to qualify for the UCL. The disappointment of missing out on the Champions League qualification will serve as motivation for the players and coaching staff to regroup and come back stronger.
Jurgen Klopp and his team will be eager to learn from the lessons of the past season and address any weaknesses. They will also use the Europa League campaign as an opportunity to showcase their strength and compete for silverware. The UEL is the only major trophy missing from Klopp’s cabinet during his time at Merseyside.
The upcoming season will be an opportunity for Liverpool to demonstrate their resilience, character, and desire to return to the pinnacle of European football.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool will likely strengthen their squad, hopefully in significant numbers, to ensure they have the depth and also the quality needed to compete on multiple fronts.
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Time for the squad to recover and regroup in time for pre-season. Hopefully, the Reds are done with their transfer business as early as possible and ensure that all players align with the club strategy for next season and beyond.
