Klopp Talk: “It Was Knee on Knee”
Harvey Elliott replaced the Colombian in the 68th minute.
Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp elaborated more on Luis Diaz’s injury and the decision to take him off. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Klopp explained the rationale behind taking Diaz off:
“I hope not. He has pain, it was knee on knee and in that moment we wanted to change twice and then Lucho was down.
“And actually we first wanted to wait if maybe Lucho has to come off but then we decided [to] change all three because now we don’t have to wait how Lucho is and that’s what we did then.
“Lucho told me ‘little pain’, physios were not too concerned, but you never know and we play in three days and you never know how quick the turnaround is, so we have to see. I don’t know.”
Luis Diaz hasn't been the same since his last injury. But watching him cry and lost like that pains me so much. He has a lot to offer but his confidence is buried atm. Hope the injury isn't serious and he finds his form soon. #LFC #YNWApic.twitter.com/LcxZW4nfke
— FantasticFirmino9 (@MPBFirmino9) December 23, 2023
The injury capped off a disappointing day for Lucho, and he was seen visibly emotional as he took a seat on the bench next to Curtis Jones after being substituted.
Diaz looked like he was going to kick on in a major way this season, with two goals in this season’s opening two games. However, in his last fifteen appearances, Luis has only had a lone goal, with no assists. It’s a concerning stretch of form for sure, and one wonders if he’s all the way back from his injury last season or if the trauma of his father’s kidnapping is still lingering over him. Liverpool don’t have the luxury of sitting him at the moment as Diogo Jota is still returning from injury, and Mohamed Salah will depart in January for the African Cup of Nations. Let’s hope Luis is okay and Klopp and the coaching staff can get him clicking again soon. You’ll never walk alone, Luis.
Source: liverpooloffside.sbnation.com
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