“The potential is there” - Pundit insists high-flying Liverpool star could play for Real Madrid

Former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchinson recently claimed that winger Luis Diaz has the ability to play for Real Madrid. He heaped praise on the Colombian, saying that he's replaced Sadio Mane at the club and has great potential.

Diaz has had a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign under Arne Slot, having contributed five goals and one assist in five Premier League games. For reference, he scored just eight goals and provided five assists in 37 league games last season. He has been brilliant on the left wing with his dribbling and link-up play.

Don Hutchinson heaped praise on Diaz, saying on the Premier League Productions (via TBR Football):

“Luis Diaz is a player, when Sadio Mane left the club he was always going to be hard to replace, but this guy Luis Diaz has so much talent. He’s like a Galactico, he’s like a Real Madrid player, he’s like a star player.

“The potential is there in Luis Diaz, don’t forget he’s had some tricky times off the pitch.”

Liverpool signed Diaz from FC Porto in January 2022 for a reported fee of €51 million. He has scored 29 goals and provided 14 assists in 104 games for the club since then.

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Glen Johnson comments on if Trent Alexander-Arnold will anger Liverpool fans if he joins Real Madrid

Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract with the Reds is set to expire next summer and he's been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. With Dani Carvajal set to turn 33 years old in January 2025, Los Blancos are looking to sign a potential replacement.

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson recently spoke about Alexander-Arnold's future and said that he would be guaranteed trophies at Real Madrid. When asked if a potential move from the right-back would anger the Reds' fans, he said:

"I think it'll be absolutely fine. Trent's a local lad, he's been with the club for 20 years and he's been professional, never fallen out with the club and has won everything with them.

"The reality is, if the club has offered him a deal that isn't worth his while, then that's their fault and I believe the fans will understand that. All good things come to an end and I’m sure he'll leave on good terms."

Alexander-Arnold has come through Liverpool's academy and made 316 senior appearances, registering 19 goals and 83 assists.