Fabio Paratici will regret his one. In fact, he surely did already, after seeing his potential signing going to Liverpool and being their best player in a few games in a row. Luis Diaz was Tottenham’s transfer target kept for June, and when Liverpool heard that, they decided to jump and sign him in January, and it will remain a mystery why Paratici didn’t push the deal immediately. What a great signing. The Columbian winger was a danger in every game he participated in since coming to the club, and his adaptation to the Premier League was lightning fast. And today, he was again the man of the match, in a hard-won, but clearly deserved victory for the Reds: Brighton – Liverpool 0-2.158 – In @LFC’s Premier League history, only Steven Gerrard (212 – 120 goals, 92 assists) has had a direct hand in more goals for the club than Mohamed Salah (158 – 115 goals, 43 assists), moving level with Robbie Fowler. Icons. pic.twitter.com/S0Rei46XjR— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2022 Mohamed Salah scored once again (from a penalty), had two good chances, but Diaz was the one who created almost every meaningful Liverpool chance and assisted Salah. And the most important thing, he scored the opening goal. The Columbian winger is the first Liverpool player to score in his first away Premier League appearance for the club since Mohamed Salah in August 2017 vs Watford. His goal helped the Reds to beat Brighton, who now has 5 straight defeats in a row for the first time since 2007, but Liverpool doesn’t care, they continue to push for the title with this win.It’s rare we see a player from another league bought in the Jan transfer window fit into the #PremierLeague as well as Luis Diaz. 5⃣Games2⃣GoalsGive him six months and he’ll be flying. Can you name another player that slotted in that well?#luisdiaz #LFC #BHALIV #YNWA pic.twitter.com/3omqHyAsqY— Crypto Dizzle (@DizzleCrypto) March 12, 2022 Brighton started brightly but they just couldn’t do anything against a steady Liverpool defense. That’s why their only serious chance came outside the penalty area when Maupay took a shot from 18 meters and the ball went just near the post. From that point on, it was all Liverpool, but they were not dominating just like in other games. They had two good chances though, and one of them ended up as a goal. First, it was Mane, who just needed to tap in from 6 meters, but Brighton’s defender came at the right time to save a certain goal. But in the 19th minute, there was no salvation as Matip found the Columbian winger with a deep ball and Diaz scored with his head, just a second before Brighton keeper knocked him out with his hand and a leg. VAR intervened, but no card was given.The second half started with an excellent chance for Brighton, but Trossard quite unbelievable sent the ball high over an empty goal. Adam Lallana came in but was substituted 5 minutes later due to injury. The Reds again took control on the field, and again Diaz was the most dangerous man. He was the main protagonist in the 58th minute when he attacked three defenders before passing the ball to Salah, who was surprisingly sloppy and missed the whole goal. But minutes later, Bissouma instinctively tried to protect his face when Keita took a shot inside the penalty area, and referee Mike Dean pointed out to the spot. Salah converted with ease before he was substituted by Jota, after a minor injury. Brighton players appealed for handball in the 62nd minute, when Alisson come to collect and was out of the penalty area with his feet. But, the Brazilian made sure he kept the ball inside the area, but it was a bit surprising that VAR didn’t even check the situation from various angles. Unlike the Anfield game in October, when Brighton was trailing 2-0 but managed to equalize, the guests didn’t allow any surprises and the score remained until the end.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 29SaturdayBrighton – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1)/Diaz 19, Salah 61(p)/18:00: (2.25) Brentford (3.15) Burnley (3.80)20:30: (2.30) Man.Utd. (3.50) Tottenham (3.25)Sunday17:00: (1.60) Leeds (4.00) Norwich (5.70)17:00: (2.35) Everton (3.15) Wolverhampton (3.50)17:00: (1.65) Southampton (3.80) Watford (6.25)17:00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Newcastle (10.0)17:00: (2.30) West Ham (3.40) Aston Villa (3.35)19:30: (1.55) Arsenal (4.40) Leicester (6.50)Monday23:00: (9.50) Crystal Palace (5.50) Man.City (1.35)*** odds are subject to change***