Despite not playing for Liverpool, Luis Diaz was back on the field. Instead, he made a special trip back to his roots to say goodbye to a former comrade.

Liverpool’s new No. 7 spent the majority of his summer vacation there. He laced up his boots to participate in a special game for an old friend a few days before he had to begin preseason practice.

Atletico Junior, Diaz’s first team, was bidding farewell to goalkeeper Sebastian Viera, who had spent 12 years with them, participated in 639 games, and helped them win seven championships.

91 of those games included Diaz and Viera. Diaz was asked to return for Viera’s final game on Saturday.

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Fans cheered as Diaz and his daughter visited the field before the game to see him back where he formerly played.

Despite Diaz, who was wearing No. 23 that day, missing an early penalty after hitting the post, Junior won easily by 5-0.

Given that it was his last day, we’ll assume he was thinking of Viera.

Diaz played on the left flank at the Estadio Metropolitano, and we’ll see him there a lot for Liverpool this season.

Last season, the 26-year-old only played in 21 games due to a severe knee injury.

Even though it was only a few days before preseason began, some may have been concerned to see him on the field, but it was a good way for him to clear his mind before returning to the AXA Training Centre on Tuesday.

People are looking forward to seeing him play alongside Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez, a forward line capable of destroying any defense.