The Liverpool manager was asked about the departure of the left winger following his side’s pre-season friendly win against Yokohama.

The Colombian winger was touted as the Senegalese superstar’s successor at Anfield, having arrived at the club six months before Mané’s departure in 2022. Díaz had his struggles in the wake of a scintillating first few months, but leaves the club off the back of his best season in Liverpool colours.