Liverpool's Joe Gomez has praised teammate Luis Diaz and explained why the winger is a 'nightmare' for defenders.
The Colombia international made the move to Anfield from Porto in the January transfer window and he's already slotted seamlessly into Jurgen Klopp's starting line-up. His impact has been noticeable and he's offered the Liverpool boss a fantastic option heading into the latter stages of the season.
Typically, it would take players a while to settle into the team and familiarise themselves with the manager's demands. But Gomez says Diaz 'couldn't be much happier' with his start to life on Merseyside.
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"I think he's a top, top player," the Liverpool defender told Laurence McKenna in collaboration with SONOS. "I think one of the biggest things is, as a team, the manager has instilled a philosophy to play with a high intensity and to press well.
"To come in the way he has, his quality on the ball speaks for itself. He's so direct and he's a nightmare for fullbacks, it's not as common nowadays to have a direct winger that wants to take you on. I know playing full back what it feels like, it's uncomfortable.
"Then on the other side, to come in and tactically understand the philosophy and to press with such tenacity. The way he plays, I think he couldn't have gelled any better. I don't think he could be much happier with how he's settled in."
Diaz has already made 15 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, with three goals and one assist to his name. Prior to his move to Anfield, he'd scored 14 league goals for Porto and was the second top scorer in the Primeira Liga this term.
