Eberl Backs Diaz After Bayern Scoring Drought

Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz received backing from sporting board member Max Eberl after a six-match scoring and assist drought, with the club preparing for a Champions League match against Viking FK following a 2-2 draw at Augsburg.

According to sports.yahoo.com, Diaz had two goals ruled out for offside against Augsburg, including one after a VAR review involving Josip Stanisic in the build-up. The Colombian last scored in Bayern's Bundesliga opener, a 5-1 win over VfB Stuttgart.

According to Goal, Diaz has failed to record a goal or assist in his last six competitive appearances. The 29-year-old previously produced 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 matches for Bayern across all competitions last season.

Eberl defended Diaz's current form ahead of Bayern's Champions League trip to face Norwegian side Viking FK, with the club official pointing to the winger's overall performances and involvement in matches.

"We would have been very happy if the goal [against Augsburg] had stood, because it would have done him good. He'll come good again. You can see his movement, he's involved in the game, and he keeps finding solutions. I think he's definitely on the way up," said Max Eberl, Bayern Munich board member for sport.

According to bulinews.com, Eberl made the comments before Bayern's European fixture as the team continued to support Diaz despite his recent lack of direct goal contributions.

Bayern's current campaign has remained positive despite Diaz's drought. Goal reported that the club started its Champions League campaign with a 5-0 win over Bodo/Glimt and sat third in the Bundesliga with 11 points, two behind leaders Freiburg.