Arne Slot surprises everyone, this would be Luis Díaz's new place at Liverpool

In a decision that has surprised everyone, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that he is using Luis Diaz in an unusual position for him: centre forward. The Colombian, known for his speed and ability on the wings, has shown great adaptation to this new role and has become a key part of the Dutch manager's tactical scheme.

Slot has explained that Diaz's versatility allows him to play in different positions and that his ability to link up with other players makes him a very valuable player for the team. The manager has compared the Colombian to other players who have played a similar role in the past, such as Roberto Firmino.

"Lucho can play safely in that position and he did well for us. He played a few times, but not many, on the left at Girona. After Leverkusen, he has played more as a winger, but we have more options. Lucho is definitely part of that position as well," Slot said in a press conference.

Why this decision?

Slot's decision to use Diaz as a false nine is based on several reasons:

Versatility: Diaz has shown a great ability to adapt to different positions on the field.

Association with other players: The Colombian has great vision of the game and is able to link up with his teammates to create goalscoring opportunities.

Goal-scoring ability: Despite playing on the wing, Diaz has shown a good goal-scoring instinct.

The keys to Slot's success

The Dutch coach has revealed that the key to his success in his first season in charge of Liverpool is communication with the players. Slot says it is important to constantly repeat messages so that the players internalize them and apply them on the field.

"I don't think I'm asking for new things, but rather letting them know the same thing: the construction of the game, the final third of the field, the defense, etc. So it's just about transmitting messages, because it's normal with players (and with my children!) that if you don't tell them things enough, they tend to forget them," said Slot.

Díaz's future at Liverpool

Luis Díaz's adaptation to his new position has opened the doors to a promising future at Liverpool. The Colombian has become a key player in Slot's scheme and his versatility will allow him more opportunities to play.