Liverpool manager Arne Slot has openly addressed the absence of Luis D\u00edaz from the recent friendly defeat against AC Milan, attributing it to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the player’s future. D\u00edaz, whose contract situation is becoming urgent with just two years remaining, remains a key figure Liverpool wish to secure for the long term. <\/p>\n
D\u00edaz did not feature in the squad for the friendly held in Hong Kong, alongside Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez, who is also expected by many to leave the club this summer especially after the arrival of Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 from Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite this, Liverpool stakeholders remain hopeful that D\u00edaz will remain with the club.<\/p>\n
When questioned about D\u00edaz’s exclusion, Slot was candid: “due to speculation on his future.”<\/p>\n
D\u00edaz himself has been transparent about his position, acknowledging ongoing negotiations and the possibility of a transfer. He stated, “We are in the midst of negotiations, talking with Liverpool and everyone who is approaching us. I am very calm where I am and very happy. [But I will] make the best decision for me.” This openness underscores an important moment in Liverpool’s squad management as they navigate contract renewals and potential transfers ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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