Liverpool publish a statement when Luis Diaz’s parents are kidnapped ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest.
Luis Diaz has been one of the first names on Jurgen Klopp’s team sheet in the Premier League this season.
Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia and his father is still missing (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool have released a statement after Luis Diaz’s parents were kidnapped by gunmen on motorbikes in Colombia. The winger’s mother has been rescued but his father remains missing, with the terrifying ordeal likely to see Jurgen Klopp leave Diaz out of the squad to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon
Police stormed in to rescue Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, in the city of Barrancas, as confirmed by Colombian president Gustavo Petro on social media. Senior political figures in the country are now going all out to find the 26-year-old’s father.
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Army resources have also been deployed, with the pair reportedly stopped by gunmen while driving to their home. Amid an ongoing situation, Liverpool have released an official club statement.
“Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia,” it read. “It is our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, the player’s welfare will continue to be our immediate priority.”
“From the FCF, we express our solidarity with him and his entire family, and we call for the relevant authorities to act as quickly as possible to resolve the situation.”
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