Luis Díaz left an indelible impression not only on the field, but also on younger teammates looking to make a name for themselves in professional soccer. Luca Stephenson, a promising right back, shared his experience facing the Colombian during the preseason with Liverpool, despite the fleeting participation in those training sessions, which turned out to be a huge challenge for the young player.
According to information from the Liverpool Echo, Stephenson expressed how valuable that opportunity was for his professional development. “The quality of the first team is really scandalous, isn’t it? “You train against Luis Díaz… those players on the left attacked you in training,” he said. Stephenson, who came from a loan from Barrow in the English fourth division, highlighted how much it helped him facing footballers of Díaz’s stature. “Luis Díaz is one of the best wingers in the world,” said the youth player, underlining the confidence he gained after that experience.
