The praise of football legend Rivaldo to el guajiro Luis Díaz

The guajiro or as he is known by foreign media 'El execution' Luis Diaz, has aroused the admiration and recognition of true football legends during his time in the old continent.

And it is no wonder, although the guajiro Lucho arrived a few months ago, he has shown good chemistry with the team, leading him to start in important matches played by Liverpool and where you can see the confidence that coach Klopp and his teammates have in him.

Lucho, who adds good performances with the 'reds', also adds comments and flattery from the legends of the world foot ball. One of these most recent accolades for the Barrancas-born was from the Brazilian football star Rivaldo, who was multiple times champion, including world champion with the green amárela.

Living legend Rivaldo indicated that Lucho's potential is great and that in the future 'The Executioner' will be one of the most important figures in the 'reds': “Diaz is a great player, who is finding and conquering his place on the team step by step and I am sure he will play a crucial role in Liverpool's success in the coming years” .

Interestingly, a video from 2017 has been circulated, in which young Luis Diaz is seen being interviewed on his arrival at the Junior Club of Barranquilla, and where he mentions thanks to 'Pibe' Valderrama for having discovered him and recommended him to professional football, he also pointed out that with the nickname that was particularly referenced was that of Rivaldo.

“Since the time I had come to train with them they had given me Rivaldo, that's the nickname they have for me... Rivaldo, as you know, is a very important player in Brazil and will always remain so,” said a young Luis Diaz.

On the praise to Lucho, many players have expressed their admiration and good feeling for the Barrancas-born. Precisely one of those compliments came from historic Dutchman Dirk Kuyt, who played between 2006 and 2012 for Liverpool and pointed out how easy it was for Diaz to adapt to the 'reds': “He arrived in Liverpool in the middle of the season, he doesn't speak the native language and fell into a system that has taken other players a little time to get acquainted... I remember when I came from Feyenoord, I lost six kilos, every three days you played a game of great intensity, it took me six months to a year to adapt completely to a new country and new competition, what I have seen in the first months of Diaz seems so easy for him.”

Dirk Kuyt, also acknowledged Lucho's great physical ability and said he was jealous of the guajiro's performance: “I could run quite a bit when I was a player, but I must admit that I am jealous of Luis Diaz's lungs, his resistance is amazing, it seems that pressing carries him in his veins”.

Another representative player who went through the Premier was Rio Ferdinand, the legendary defender, as well as his former teammates, pointed out the great acquisition that the 'reds' made with 'Executioner' Diaz: “I see in him things about Michael Owen, who, by the way, loves him. He has that energy. It's a great signing and it will be a problem this season playing for Liverpool.”

On the other hand yesterday in the derby against Manchester United for the 30th date of the Premier League, Luchito scored a goal and put assistance to celebrate his team that ended up winning 4-0 and reached the top of the table.

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