Liverpool suffers third consecutive defeat as former player creates three goals in one match, helping Bayern to a 3-0 sweep over Frankfurt.

At 00:30 on October 5th Beijing time, in the 6th round of the Bundesliga, Bayern played away against Frankfurt; at the same time, Liverpool visited Chelsea in the 7th round of the Premier League. Bayern cruised to a 3-0 victory over Frankfurt, securing an undefeated streak this season; meanwhile, Liverpool fell 1-2 to Chelsea with a stoppage-time winner, suffering their third consecutive loss in all competitions.

In the Frankfurt vs. Bayern match, Kompany deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, with the Premier League attacking trio starting again: Kane from Tottenham, Olise from Crystal Palace, and Diaz from Liverpool. This summer, Liverpool sold 28-year-old Colombian left winger Diaz for €70 million, which seemed like a smart deal but severely impacted the team's tactics. Although Gakpo scored in the latest Premier League round, his overall performance highlighted the squad's weaknesses, and Salah’s form has plummeted, leaving Liverpool’s wings ineffective.

In contrast, Diaz immediately became Bayern’s first-choice left winger and Kompany’s favorite. Facing Frankfurt away, Diaz delivered his best performance, contributing directly to three goals with two shots and one assist. Kane scored as Bayern comfortably defeated Frankfurt 3-0 on the road, making the Bundesliga look like a walk in the park for them. After Liverpool’s 1-2 last-minute loss to Chelsea, they have now suffered three straight defeats in all competitions. This leaves many questions for Klopp, but selling Diaz is undoubtedly Liverpool’s biggest mistake this summer.

Since moving from the Premier League to the Bundesliga, Diaz has started all six league matches, scoring five goals and providing four assists, averaging involvement in 1.5 goals per game — an impressive efficiency. Diaz’s value lies not only in his goal contributions but also in his tireless playing style, excelling both offensively and defensively, with a fighting spirit and passion that inspire the entire team — qualities Liverpool currently lack the most.