Why Diaz is in demand
Unsurprisingly, Diaz's shot conversion rate of 18.3% comfortably ranks as his best in a Premier League season.Many of his other attributes stood out statistically, with Diaz hovering just outside the top 10 in the Premier League for most combined goals and assists (18), shots on target (30), chances created (56) and dribbles completed (52).His defensive attributes and renowned work-rate are also evidenced by the fact he won possession in the final third on 22 occasions, more than any other Liverpool player relative to their time spent on the pitch.Get news alerts on your Premier League club
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