I don't have the numbers, but I wouldn't be surprised if his rate (this season at least) is better than Mane's for converting goal scoring opportunities into goals. He's probably similar for creating opportunities too by getting into position, maybe a little better. Like Mane he is very energetic and his runs unnerve the opposition defence. (Unlike Mane though, I don't think he is as good at collecting the ball further back in the field and bringing it forward.)
mane played a certain way amd nunez plays a totally different but no less effective way. if you asked I'd want a prime mane over diaz but themselves the breaks people age and you move on
There's a lot more to come from Diaz who is good at progressing the ball forward. I think the S Americans are starting to form an onfield (and off field) bond. Having said that, there are growing signs of a good bond developing.between Szoboszlai and Macca. Both intelligent, forward thinking players who are starting to find each other instinctively.
I was going to say, I don't think we've seen peak Diaz (or Nunez) yet. At his best Mane was better than what we've seen of either the younger players yet, but I don't think Nunez and Diaz are finished articles yet... and maybe, maybe, have the potential to be better than peak Mane. Now we have a midfield behind them again, our forwards are looking better again
I'd love to know what Rushie's stats were in his first couple of seasons. My recollection is that he was lightning-quick, and could find space in a telephone box, but his initial touch was often haphazard. He started taking shots on early, as soon as he was clear, often hitting the corners of the goal with unerring accuracy before the keeper could get set. Don't remember him sitting the goalie down as many times as the likes of Kenny and Fowler. Balotelli could finish though. Pity the lazy sod barely ran enough to get in position to do so. Be grateful for what we've got, and frustrating as it is to see Darwin miss utter sitters like he did yesterday - I know I let out an expletive or three - let's not forget that you can obviously see the lad is working his socks off in training doing his drills, just like, by legend, Rushie did. Sure, he'll never be a Fowler or a Mo, and Rushie never had the sublime guile of Kenny, but even when he's not scoring he's pulling defences to shreds. Never underestimate that.
If Nunez misses three chances for every one he puts away that's fine by me - as long as he keeps getting those chances.
Nunez is a chance magnet. His conversion rate and shot accuracy is bad but he is always seemingly available for, or makes his own, chances. please log in to view this image
Think it’s a goal every 74 minutes for nunes this season (his 2 against Newcastle help being that down) but guys started this season better form than last season at least (and not been sent off yet)
I like Diaz but he is not as good as mane. mane was quicker, better at beating a man and was a goal scorer. i also don’t think Diaz will ever hit a point where he’s better than mane was. Just don’t see it sorry.
Jurgen Klopp praised Matip for keeping Antonio quiet. https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/klopp-antonio-liverpool-mac-allister-27779896
Diaz isn't Mané's replacement so he doesn't have to be like him in any way. Who do we say isn't as good as Firmino?
Gakpo, usually. We, as fans, have a long history of bemoaning the passing on of great players and comparing their successors in a like-for-like fashion. It's pointless, really. Players are all different and are part of a team. A good manager makes use of the players he has, and organises according to their strengths and weaknesses. We all loved the MFS line-up, but it's gone now. Salah provides the continuity as we move into another phase.
