Luis Diaz is just one of those players who makes football look enjoyable, and he did it again for Colombia against Uzbekistan, chipping in with both a goal and an assist during the match. For anyone who still needs convincing that this lad is among the best wide players around right now, this was yet another reminder to pay attention.
Colombia have been a genuinely exciting side to watch in recent times, and a big part of that is down to Diaz being given the freedom to express himself. He is the kind of player who carries the ball with real intent, always looking to make something happen rather than just keeping things ticking over. When he is in this sort of mood, he is very difficult to deal with, and Uzbekistan found that out the hard way.
It is worth noting that Uzbekistan are not a pushover either. They have been growing as a footballing nation and have some decent players in their ranks, so Colombia still had to work for this. That makes Diaz's contribution all the more impressive because it was not simply a case of running riot against a team who had no idea what they were doing.
For Liverpool fans, this will be great to see, though they will also be doing the classic fan thing of holding their breath every time he goes in for a challenge and hoping he comes through the international break in one piece. That is just the world we live in now with international football and club supporters. Manchester United fans know the feeling too, forever watching their players head off on international duty and praying they come back fit.
Diaz continues to be one of the most exciting attackers in world football and performances like this only add to that reputation. Colombia look a real force heading into the World Cup qualifying picture, and with Diaz firing on all cylinders, opposing defenders are going to have a very long night whenever they come up against him.
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