Luis Díaz was the center of attention in the latest Merseyside derby, not only for his standout performance but also for his controversial role in the decisive goal that secured Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Everton. The Colombian winger provided the assist for Diogo Jota’s match-winner, but the build-up to the goal sparked a heated dispute from Everton’s bench.
Manager David Moyes was livid after the match, arguing that Díaz was offside and interfered with the defensive play. “Luis Díaz is clearly offside. He comes from behind and disrupts Tarkowski. I’m shocked it wasn’t called,” Moyes said in his post-match comments, as reported by FutbolRed.
The VAR review upheld the goal, ruling that Díaz’s positioning did not directly impact the sequence. However, Moyes strongly disagreed with the decision. “It’s a simple call. The assistant was perfectly in line and should have flagged it. I don’t think the officials had a good night overall,” he added.
Despite the controversy, Díaz received widespread praise for his performance, being named man of the match. His pace and creativity caused constant problems for Everton’s defense, further solidifying his importance in Liverpool’s title race.
The win keeps Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Díaz and the Reds now turn their attention to a Sunday clash against Fulham, where the Colombian will look to silence his critics and play a key role in the final stretch of the season.
