The Strengths
Luis Diaz is a relatively proven player who is entering his prime at 28 years old. He was an established regular starter for Liverpool in the past two seasons. During The Kop's triumph in the Premier League last year, Diaz played in 36 matches, contributing 13 goals and 5 assists. This is a very respectable tally for someone who is not the first-choice attacking option. It might become a blessing for him to move to the Bundesliga and Bayern, where the offensive game is emphasized and celebrated. His numbers might go through the roof.
Lucho is a speedy and technically gifted dribbler who can cause a lot of chaos with his cut-inside. He works wonders in tight spaces against multiple defenders and can open up spaces for his teammates. That's also what made him such a phenomenal progressive ball carrier. Unlike many dribble-happy wingers, Luis Diaz is very secure on the ball. He always looks to make the right passes, reflected in his 83.5% passing completion percentage, putting him in the 93rd percentile for all wingers and attacking midfielders.
One often-overlooked aspect of Luis Diaz's game is his ability to switch the ball from side to side. He averaged 0.42 switches per 90 minutes to go along with an insane 81% long-ball completion rate. This means he can link up well with Michael Olise on the other side and create varied ways to put the ball in the back of the net. Another statistic that is worth noting is his efficiency as a winger despite not touching the ball a lot in a game. Diaz averages merely 45 touches per 90, a significantly low number when compared to his future partner in crime, Michael Olise, whose number eclipses 77 touches per 90. The contrasts in playstyle may complement each other beautifully.
His versatility and instinct cannot be understated. Luis Diaz has played many games as a striker during his time at Anfield. Just look at his performance against Bayer Leverkusen in last year's Champions League when he bagged a hat-trick; all his goals showed his instinctiveness and incredible positioning inside the box. And yes, he is very clinical and detailed with his finishing. Diaz could be an interesting option to diversify the offensive game plan when being put up front.
Stats courtesy: FBRef