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Liverpool Forward Luis Diaz Reveals Insights Into His Injury Challenges From Last Season

ByJoseph Agbobli

September 5, 2023

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has shared insights into the injury setbacks he faced during last season.

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The 26-year-old, who made the switch to Anfield in January 2022, found himself sidelined for an extended period due to a knee injury sustained during Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Despite these challenges, Diaz managed to make a noteworthy impact during the season, accumulating 21 appearances and contributing with eight goals across various competitions.

His return to action in the new season couldn’t have come at a better time for Liverpool, as he notched a crucial goal against Chelsea in the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in their league opener.

Díaz’s resurgence has added a significant boost to Liverpool’s attack, with the Reds remaining unbeaten in the Premier League, securing three wins and a draw in their first four fixtures.

“It was a difficult and complicated time for me. Not being able to be there at every game with the team is very frustrating,” Diaz told the matchday programme.

“To see all your teammates playing and you cannot be there alongside them is just so tough to take. That period was really hard for me, but I tried hard not to overthink things or pay much attention to negative things so my head wouldn’t be swimming with all these thoughts. It was all about work, work and more work so I could be fully fit and recovered; so once I was 100 per cent again, I’d be ready to try and help the team.

On his start to the season, he added: “I’m feeling more and more confident as each day goes by and with every training session.

“Scoring nice goals has a lot to do with having worked so hard to make sure I was in the right shape and, to be honest, I feel great – at 100 per cent and convinced that this season I’m going to do lots to make the fans very happy.

“I have no doubt about that whatsoever. I’m going to try to always be in top form because my game is all about… well, I’m always looking to do stuff like scoring and creating goals and feeling happy and content when I’m playing my football. I know this is going to be a decent year.”

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