Overview
- Díaz told RTL/Sky on Wednesday that he has gone through a form crisis and has scored only once in his last 11 competitive appearances.
- He blamed the dip in finishing largely on the heavy workload and limited rest after the World Cup, saying that reduced recovery has made the early season harder.
- The forward stressed confidence that the problem is temporary, saying he is searching for his best version and expects the next goal to come soon.
- Díaz publicly backed teammate Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or and said he feels very comfortable at Bayern even as he struggles to learn German.
- The slump sits against a strong first year at Bayern after a ~€70 million move from Liverpool, a run of about 50 goal contributions in 57 games that suggests this downturn could be short lived and that selectors will watch his finishing and minutes in coming matches.