The visitors surprised everyone in attendance as they took the lead in the opening minutes of the second half. However, the Reds came from behind to secure the victory.
Sadio Mane brought the game back to square one with a stunning overhead kick, while Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead. Winter arrival Diaz then sealed the match in the 81st-minute as he scored his first goal for the club.
Delivering his verdict on the Colombian, Henderson explained that he has been impressed with Diaz’s work rate in both training and games. The Liverpool skipper hailed his team-mate’s contributions since joining the Reds as ‘brilliant’. He told Match of the Day:
It was Henderson who provided the assist for Diaz’s goal on Saturday. The Englishman also lifted the lid on how the two combined to find the back of the net against Dean Smith’s side. He said:
Having netted his first goal for the Reds on Saturday, Diaz will be looking to add more to his tally before the end of the season. The 25-year-old could be in line to start his second Premier League game in a row. The Anfield outfit face Leeds United on Wednesday, with Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino sidelined with injuries.
Liverpool signed Luis Diaz from FC Porto in the winter
The Reds beat Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to Luis Diaz’s signature in the winter transfer window. They acquired the Colombian from FC Porto for an initial fee of £37m.
Diaz made 28 appearances for the Portuguese giants across all competitions this season before his move in January. He scored 16 goals and provided six assists in those games.
The 25-year-old forward now has a contract with Liverpool until the summer of 2027. He will look to follow in the paths of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota by establishing himself as a key attacker for the Reds.
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