Luis Diaz left in awe by Virgil van Dijk as meeting of new Liverpool pair goes viral

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Liverpool debut on Sunday as he came off the bench during their 3-1 win over Cardiff in the FA Cup, and he was clearly in awe as he received a warm ovation from the Anfield crowd.But it's not the first time that he's been star-struck this week, as the £37.5million signing was left stunned as he met Liverpool giant Virgil van Dijk.As well as towering over most other people at 6'3", van Dijk has a certain aura that follows him, mainly because he is one of the best centre-backs in the world.

But Diaz's meeting with his new team-mate has gone viral as he couldn't contain his reaction.Diaz joined up with his new Liverpool team-mates after another disappointing break with the Columbia national team, but any ill feeling was extinguished as soon as he met van Dijk, with his jaw fully dropped.The winger instantly said: "He's so big," which was met by a characteristic laugh from Jurgen Klopp, and a humbled look from van Dijk himself.Diaz arrived at Liverpool after the Reds hijacked a deal that nearly saw the star move to Tottenham, but the former Porto forward was already a long-term target for Klopp.Life has instantly started well for Liverpool's first ever Colombian national, as he battled to win back the ball and help it into the path of Takumi Minamino, who put breathing space between the Reds and a defiant Cardiff side on Sunday.With a busy schedule ahead, Diaz will be a regular feature within the Liverpool side, and it will also give healthy competition to Sadio Mane, who will return to Anfield as an Africa Cup of Nations winner with Senegal.After Diaz was so stunned meeting van Dijk, one can only imagine just how excited Liverpool's new star will be to greet both Mane and Mohamed Salah, who will join up with the Liverpool.