The 2021/22 season is gradually coming to an end and most of the south American players has done so well this season. Darwin Nunez is currently the most productive south American player in the Europe’s top six leagues this season. The Benfica forward has over 35 goal contributions this season....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
He is currently been linked to Manchester united in the summer transfer window. Asides Nunez, two South American players who have also reach the 30-goal contribution mark this season includes Vincius Junior and Luis Diaz.
Since Vincius Junior and Luis Diaz still has a league game and a UEFA champions league game to play this season. Both players are likely going to add to their total tally this season. Can Luis Diaz be bale to catch Vincius Junior in the top six most productive south Americans this season? The answer depends on some factors.
Real Madrid has already won the league and so Carlo Ancelotti might decide to rest Vinicius Junior ahead of the UEFA champions league finals. If this happens, then Vinicius Junior will only need to score or assists in the UEFA champions league finals on other to extend his lead over Luis Diaz.
However, Since Liverpool are currently vying to win the premier league this season, Jurgen Klopp will likely start Diaz in Liverpool’s final game amidst Salah’s minor injury.
Diaz is expected to start in the Meseryside reds final premier league game and even the UEFA champions league finals. He has the advantage over Vincius Junior whose form has reduced since the start of this year.
Diaz stands a better chance of catching up with Vincius Junior and becoming the second most productive South American player in the 2021/22 season.
For him to be able to achieve this, he will need to score or provide assists for Liverpool in their final two important games. Other South American players who were very productive in the league and European competition this season Includes Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Luis Muriel.