The Reds signed Diaz from FC Porto last month after making a late swoop. Fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur were in negotiations for some time with the winger before Liverpool pounced at the last minute and signed him.
While speaking on LFC TV, Lawrenson was full of praise for Diaz and compared him to Coutinho. The Brazilian was a star at Anfield before moving to Barcelona and is currently on loan from at Aston Villa. Lawrenson said:
He went on to praise Liverpool for completing a “really good signing,” adding:
Luis Diaz happy to join Liverpool
Liverpool fans could see Luis Diaz in Premier League action this week having seen him debut in the club’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Cardiff City. Diaz laid out an assist as the Reds picked up a 3-1 victory.
Ahead of the fixture against Cardiff, the winger spoke with the club’s official channels. He explained his happiness to be at the club and said:
Diaz added:
Jurgen Klopp’s side face Leicester City on Thursday night and are yet to figure out if Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will be involved.
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