Luis Díaz is currently struggling to find his top form at FC Bayern. Even in the lopsided 7-0 victory over Union Berlin, the Colombian failed to contribute to any goals and had some unlucky moments. Nevertheless, the 29-year-old continues to enjoy the full confidence of his teammates.
And it’s certainly not for lack of effort on Díaz’s part. The winger works hard, constantly looks to get behind the defense, and regularly gets into dangerous positions. However, he’s currently lacking his usual precision, especially in the final third. Turnovers, inaccurate final passes, and—above all—numerous missed scoring opportunities have characterized his start to the season so far.
This trend continued against Union as well. A supposed goal by the Colombian was disallowed due to an offside call. While his attacking teammates Michael Olise, Harry Kane, and Jamal Musiala shone, Díaz failed to score.
Tah defends Díaz
Jonathan Tah, however, sees no reason to overreact to his teammate’s current slump. After the Union game, the center back specifically pointed out the enormous workload Díaz has shouldered in recent months.
“I’ve always wondered how he manages to sprint up and down the field in every game,” Tah explained.
The national team player therefore refuses to entertain any fundamental doubts about the offensive star. “We shouldn’t overestimate his current situation. We know what we have in him and what he can give us.”
Officials from the record-holding champions have also recently shown their support for Díaz in a demonstrative way. Max Eberl made it clear that there are no major concerns about the forward in Munich. Vincent Kompany also pointed out that Díaz continues to create chances regularly and poses a threat with his energy.
For the Colombian, therefore, the main priority is to regain his usual confidence in front of goal.
The international break comes at just the right time for Díaz
The upcoming break comes at a good time for the Bayern star. Díaz will not be traveling to join the Colombian national team for now and can use the coming weeks to recover.
Colombia’s national team coach, Néstor Lorenzo, had previously discussed Díaz’s physical condition with him. Since the South Americans have no competitive matches scheduled for the time being, the parties involved agreed to give the attacking player a break.
After an enormous workload in recent months, Díaz now has the opportunity to recharge. This could prove particularly important for Bayern, especially given the intense schedule following the international break.
Despite his current struggles, Díaz remains a key figure on the left wing in Kompany’s team. Tah therefore makes it clear that no one within the club doubts the Colombian’s qualities. Rather, the hope in Munich is that this brief break comes at exactly the right time—and that Díaz will subsequently return to the level of efficiency that distinguished him during his first season with Bayern.