Szoboszlai’s ‘outstanding’ display caught the headlines for Liverpool, but Danny Murphy believes there is another Reds star who also deserves praise for his display versus the Magpies – namely Luis Diaz.

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With Cody Gakpo still not fit enough for 90 minutes, Slot would hand the Colombian international a start on the left flank, with fans impressed by Diaz versus Newcastle.

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Murphy has since echoed this praise, claiming the Liverpool man’s impact is starting to become slightly underrated at Anfield.

Featuring on Match of the Day, the former midfielder said:

“I’ve picked out Diaz because I think he’s gone under the radar a little bit with all the plaudits a lot of the players are getting.

“He’s a got a wonderful work ethic and attitude to the game wherever he’s asked to play.

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“Livramento’s a good full-back, it’s not an easy thing to do, but he was sharp.

Loves running in behind without the ball, which we don’t see enough players do in my opinion.

“His close control, travelling up the pitch with the ball on counters when there’s space to break into, makes the right choices and he just looked back to his best.

“He epitomises everything good about this Liverpool team.

Always does his defensive work, gets back in, nicks the ball off people they don’t see him coming, he’s strong as well.”

Despite Diaz being linked with a Liverpool exit, the 28-year-old hasn’t let that affect his performances, with his Newcastle display the latest in a long list of impressive cameos.
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