For most of this summer, Liverpool have been subject to ridicule from the football fandom for their lack of signings, as is the norm these days for any club failing to, whether voluntarily or otherwise, sign an array of players regardless of whether there is a need for it.
The noises have died down, however, since the start of the season, the Reds having registered two relatively comfortable 2-0 wins in their first two league games.
And now, one of their players is rightfully getting the plaudits for his performance in the week gone by.
Luis Díaz “a joy to watch”, admits Harry Redknapp
Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has had nothing but praises to shower upon Liverpool winger Luis Díaz of late.
Redknapp included the Colombia international in his team of the week for the recent Premier League matchweek after he scored Liverpool’s opening goal against Brentford before assisting Mo Salah‘s goal in the second half.
Speaking to BetVector, as quoted by Liverpool Echo, the veteran English manager had this to say about the 27-year-old:
“Luis Diaz is a joy to watch when he’s at his best. I thought some of Liverpool’s football was absolutely superb and this lad was right at the heart of it. He’s so elusive on the ball and if I had one complaint about him it’s that given his talent, he should probably score more than he does. He took his goal brilliantly here though; it’s been a great start for Arne Slot.”
Don’t fix what’s not broken
A lot has been made about Liverpool not buying players this summer.
Some of the surprise is warranted, since it’s not that the Reds have not been trying, but apart from that few have bothered to ask, “Do Liverpool actually need a flurry of signings?”
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They don’t. Not this summer. Not right away. The imminent arrival of Federico Chiesa gives them some boost up the pitch, and a few more may arrive at Merseyside before the window slams shut, but if their opening league games are anything to go by, in terms of squad on paper, Liverpool are ready to fight for, at the very least, a Champions League spot in what is effectively their biggest transition season in a decade.
