Eberl Backs Díaz Before Bayern Faces Viking FK

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has backed Luis Díaz as the Colombian forward works to regain his form before the club's Champions League away match against Viking FK. Eberl said Díaz remains involved in matches despite a six-game stretch without a goal or assist.

Díaz believed he had ended his scoring drought during Bayern's 2-2 draw with Augsburg on Saturday, but the goal was ruled out after Josip Stanišić was judged offside in the buildup, according to sports.yahoo.com.

According to sports.yahoo.com, the 29-year-old forward recorded 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 games for Bayern Munich last season. The club's sporting leadership expects him to return to that level after the recent run without direct contributions.

Eberl explained his support for Díaz before Bayern's Champions League trip to face Norwegian side Viking FK.

"We would have been very pleased if the goal had stood, because it simply would have done him good," said Max Eberl, Bayern Munich board member for sport.

Eberl highlighted Díaz's continued involvement in Bayern's attacking play and said the forward's performances showed signs of improvement.

"He'll come good again. You can see his movement; he's involved in the game and keeps making things happen. I think he is definitely on an upward trajectory," said Max Eberl, Bayern Munich board member for sport.

Bayern's upcoming Champions League match against Viking FK comes as Díaz looks to translate his involvement and movement into goals or assists after his recent scoreless and assistless period.