What Luis Diaz did before Liverpool's second goal will delight Jurgen Klopp
Despite new Liverpool players often needing time to adapt to their new surroundings at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp, the German’s most high-profile signings have tended to make an immediate impact.
The likes of Andy Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fabinho and Kostas Tsimikas all had to be patient for their opportunities, with their manager repeatedly making a point of explaining why they should not be expected to hit the ground running.
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Their absence from early starting XIs would cause concern amongst the fanbase, with supporters fearing the possibility of a transfer misfire, yet all eventually made Anfield at home.
There are exceptions however, with some players not needing a gradual bedding in phase.
Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk all marked their maiden Reds appearances with debut goals, wasting no time in establishing themselves as some of the first names on Klopp’s teamsheet.
The German had warned his latest big-money signing, Luis Diaz, could not be expected to follow in such highly-esteemed footsteps. Joining mid-season from FC Porto, it was only right to expect a period of transition for the winger.
Yet the Colombian took just 10 minutes to make his presence felt