Klopp: Luis Díaz tried to advise me about Benfica for 10 minutes. I didn’t understand a word he said

Liverpool take on Benfica Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals and Jürgen Klopp is trying to make the most of it. Even from his winter signing Luis Díaz, who played 2 and a half years for Porto, Benfica’s rivals. But he didn’t learn much because of a communication problem.

Although Liverpool are the clear favourites, they must not underestimate Benfica. It’s not for nothing that they knocked out Barcelona in the preliminary group and the powerful Ajax in the eighth round.

Thus, the German strategist is preparing for the Portuguese opponent with everything in mind and will not disregard advice from his charges. The most competent in this respect is Luis Díaz, the Colombian striker who arrived at Anfield Road in the winter for £50 million.

in fact, the 25-year-old speedster spent 2 and a half years playing for Porto, Benfica’s great rivals. But when a question came to Klopp at a press conference asking if Díaz had given him any advice about the opposition, the German coach made everyone present laugh.

“He tried for ten minutes, but I didn’t understand a word he said,” Klopp alluded to Díaz’s lack of English.

The German coach, however, has Vitor Matos and Pep Lijnders in his implementation team, both of whom have spent time in Porto. So he can take advice from them.

Moreover, Díaz has caught on with great performances at Liverpool, scoring twice already. So, it will be enough for Klopp to let the Colombian perform on the pitch and leave the analysis of the opponent to the more vocal players.

Source: UEFA