Is ‘Luis Diaz is better than Neymar?’

TalkSPORT reporter has made a bold assertion regarding Luis Diaz following Villarreal’s second-half performance in the Champions League.

It wasn’t just his goal that put his team into the Champions League final. But his performance after coming off the bench as well. His teammates and analysts hailed Diaz’s performance against Liverpool. While Cundy went so far as to compare him to Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar.

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On the heels of signing for Liverpool earlier this year, Diaz is already a key player in the Reds’ quest for an unprecedented quadruple.

Who and Why made this statement?

Luis Diaz is a better player than Neymar, according to Jason Cundy, who has called the Brazilian ‘overrated.’ In his opinion, Luis Diaz is superior to Neymar. Rather than him, “I’d rather have Diaz.”

A fan called in and suggested that Diaz will be just as excellent as Neymar in two or three years, to which Cundy said, “Don’t put Diaz in the same category as Neymar. Neymar is overrated!”

🔥 “Luis Diaz is better than Neymar.”

💫 “I’d have rather have Diaz than him.”

👊 “Don’t put Diaz in the same bracket as Neymar, Neymar is overrated!”

Jason Cundy insists #LFC’s Luis Diaz is a much better player than Neymar! 👀 pic.twitter.com/5ncMIpyapO
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) May 4, 2022

He was asked about his assertion by Jamie O’Hara, and his response was: “You’re darn right I would!.” Cundy’s daring claim naturally split internet attitudes.

Fans Reaction

One Twitter user wrote: “Not as skillful or talented as Neymar, but that doesn’t matter. Diaz is more affective and a team player!.” A second tweeted: “Diaz shouldn’t even be in the same sentence as Neymar.”

It’s not about Diaz…. It’s about how horribly overrated Neymar is. He might be the most overrated player ever.
— Derek A. (@DerekA2010) May 4, 2022

A third has been added “Neymar receives absurd criticism. Is it possible that people have forgotten all of his accomplishments and talent?” Another said, “I’d rather have Diaz than Neymar right now.”

Not as skilful or talented as Neymar, but that doesn’t matter. Diaz is more affective and a team player!
— What The Football (@WTFootball_UK) May 4, 2022

Ney at 25 was a champions league winner, top scorer, finished 3rd in Balon d'or,has won confederation Cup and finished the tournament as the best player and has scored 280 goals for club and Country. Among many achievements. When Diaz achieved the above, then compare him to Ney.
— Felix Narh (Invincible ®) (@Robson4u2011) May 4, 2022

Luis Diaz Vs Neymar(Stats-21/22)

As a Liverpool player, Diaz has been outstanding. He’s already had an effect, scoring and assisting on both of the team’s goals. In 29 appearances for Liverpool so far this season, he has seven goals and three assists to his credit.

Salah, Mane, Bale, Hazard, Benzema, Lewandowski, Suarez, Diaz, Vinicius, Sterling, Grealish, Coutinho, Dembele
Neymar is the only player to be compared to any player with a good match or season + neymar is better than any player in the history of Liverpool pic.twitter.com/AzeLMc8CEt
— mohamedmoulki (@Moulkimohamed1) May 4, 2022

On the other side, Neymar is having a disappointing season compared to his previous high expectations. At PSG, he has scored just 11 goals and is on pace to suffer his poorest season since his spectacular move to the French capital in 2017.