Arriving in Bavaria last summer from Liverpool for the sum of 70 million euros, Luis Díaz had the difficult task of making people forget the departure of Kingsley Coman at Al-Nassr and replacing him on the left wing. While the Frenchman played 339 matches in all competitions with Bayern Munich and remains a very good memory for supporters, notably thanks to his goal in the 2020 Champions League final against PSG, Diaz is also largely up to the task so far. Indeed, if Kinglsey Coman or even Leroy Sané had never exceeded the 15-goal mark in a single exercise, the former Reds player has already largely achieved it: he has 19 goals and 12 assists this season. On a personal level, it is also the best season of his career, he who still scored 17 goals and delivered 5 offerings last year under the leadership of Arne Slot last year.
If Bayern is the sole leader of the Bundesliga, it is particularly thanks to a trio that runs on all the German teams: Diaz-Kane-Olise. Between them, they scored 75 goals and provided a total of 45 assists. In this attacking trio, Luis Díaz plays an essential role and has become, since his debut, an indisputable starter for Vincent Kompany with 31 starts in 33 matches played. Although he has almost no competition for his position in the Bavarian squad, the native of Barrancas is present in the big events: he scored a memorable double against PSG in the C1 league phase and also scored a resounding hat-trick against Hoffenheim, 3rd in the Bundesliga, during the 21st day.
A relationship with Vincent Kompany that works
Completely fulfilled in Munich since his arrival, Luis Díaz explained in an interview with Sky Sport Germany that his very good relationship with Vincent Kompany has a lot to do with it: “I feel very comfortable with him. This is why I think I will still progress. We learn a lot alongside him. He likes the intensity, he likes the character: everyone defends, everyone attacks. All these things are essential to the proper functioning of a team. And as a human, he is truly incredible. He pays attention to details, he cares about you. He even asks questions like, “How is your family? Do you need help? Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need anything.” He’s incredible. And I know he can accomplish so much more. Kompany has been very important for me and my ability to integrate so quickly and easily here”
Yet a member of the Liverpool squad and winner of the Premier League last season, the Colombian did not hesitate for a second about the idea of joining Bayern: “When Bayern approached me, it was clear from the first moment that I wanted to complete this transfer. It was a good decision. Being happy is the most important thing for a player and for his family. It was the best choice to make. I knew I was joining a very strong group and a club with excellent infrastructure. The hardest part for me and my family remains the language, but I knew I would fit in well and contribute to the team’s success. Bayern trusted me and I try to repay that trust on the pitch. »
A trust that will have to be returned this Saturday afternoon. Indeed, Bayern Munich is traveling to Dortmund for the 24th day of the German championship, and if there is one match not to be taken lightly in Germany, it is this one. THE ” Classic » as it is nicknamed, will be played again this season, between the first and the second. Currently, Kompany’s men are 8 points ahead of BVB but in the event of an away defeat, the title race could be restarted. For the moment, Díaz is having a dream debut in Germany, still in contention in the Champions League as well as the Cup, and this shock against Dortmund could prove decisive. Clearly, this is an opportunity for him to get a little deeper into the hearts of the supporters.
