The information broke earlier right this moment that Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has left the Reds’ coaching camp in Dubai after struggling a setback in his restoration from a knee damage.
The Colombian suffered the unique damage in opposition to Arsenal again in early October and has not performed since, however there was a bit of pleasure from Liverpool followers this week because the winger travelled with the squad to Dubai.
In accordance with The Athletic, Diaz solely returned to elements of workforce coaching on Tuesday following eight weeks on the sidelines, however right this moment complained of discomfort in the identical knee as his damage and the choice was taken for him to return to the UK.
Following up on that information, Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra has confirmed that Diaz will endure surgical procedure tomorrow to recuperate from the lateral collateral ligament damage in his knee.
That’s more likely to maintain him out of motion till March, says the journalist, which is a big blow for Jurgen Klopp as he tries to show Liverpool’s season round after the World Cup.
Liverpool return to motion in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup on December 22, and Diaz is now going to overlook this important vacation interval and extra.
? Luis Díaz will endure surgical procedure tomorrow to recuperate from the lateral collateral ligament damage within the knee ???
? #Liverpool expects the Colombian to play once more in March pic.twitter.com/YE5ZkJ3oMY
— Pipe Sierra (@PSierraR) December 9, 2022