An expert advises Arne Slot to leave Luis Díaz against the Wolves
Former striker turned pundit Paul Merson has urged Liverpool Coach Arne Slot will leave Luis Díaz out of the starting lineup against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Reds have enjoyed a promising start to this season under the Dutch manager. They are currently second in the league with 12 points from five games, just one point behind the leader of the table. city of manchester.
The Merseyside club's front line has been excellent so far this season, scoring 10 league goals with Díaz, Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah being Slot's preferred front three.
The Colombian is Liverpool's top scorer in the first division so far with five goals in as many games. However, Merson has said he would drop the former FC Porto star and play Cody Gakpo on the left flank this weekend against Wolves.
The reason for his position is that the Dutchman has been playing with a lot of confidence and brings something different to the South American. The expert also states that he wants Darwin Núñez to get the go-ahead before Jota.
Slot urged to drop Diaz vs Wolves
He saying:
“Personally I would pick Cody Gakpo alongside Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah for this game (against Wolves). I think Gakpo is playing with a lot of confidence and offers you something more than the other options.”
Gakpo started against western ham United in the Carabao Cup last night and he was excellent in that game. He scored two late goals and the Reds eventually won the match 5-1. The Anfield club will now face Brighton and Hove Albion in the next round of this competition.
Gakpo looked excellent last time out but Diaz, valued at around £62m per Transfer market – has started the season impressively and it wouldn't be the right decision to leave him out this weekend. The Reds have many games to play this campaign and the Dutchman will have many opportunities to show his qualities.
Meanwhile, after facing Wolves on Saturday, Liverpool will host Bologna at Anfield in the champions league next week before facing Crystal Palace in the Premier League before the international break.
