Arne Slot did not expect Luis Diaz to impress so much in makeshift striker role

The Colombian scored his first hat-trick for the club in 4-0 Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen after starting the game as a false nine.

IN-FORM: Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their side's first goal.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admits even he was surprised how well Luis Diaz did as an experimental centre forward.

The Colombia international scored his first hat-trick for the club in 4-0 Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen after starting the game as a false nine.