Jürgen Klopp wants to take Luis Díaz‘s adaptation to English football with ease. The Colombian winger stood out in the FA Cup and in his Premier League debut he was a starter. However, during his visit to Burnley he stayed on the bench and did not add any minutes. After the match ended, the German coach explained why he did not take risks with the farmer.
Klopp understands that the Premier is very demanding and that he will not find the same spaces in every game. The DT hinted that he did not put Díaz because of what Burnley represented, a team that would not give spaces in that last quarter of the field. In the end, he played it for the acquaintances in attack.
“Sadio played very well. It was not the intention to start him, but Diogo had a dead leg. Luis has adapted well, but this was a different game in the Premier League.“, affirmed the DT, after the worked victory 0-1 with a goal from Fabinho.
Despite not having minutes, Luis Díaz looked happy at Burnley. The Colombian winger knows he will have to work hard to start earning a spot in the starting XI. The entire environment of Liverpool has been happy for the rapid adaptation of the Colombian. From the coaching staff to the players have praised his attitude in training.
Liverpool will now have to think about the knockout stages of the Champions League against Inter Milan. The first leg will be this Wednesday, February 16 at the Giuseppe Meazza. Lucho Díaz could have a few minutes.
