Diogo Jota scored a goal for Liverpool and celebrated by lifting a Luis Diaz no.7 shirt, showing support for the Colombian forward whose parents were kidnapped. Despite initial reports of his father being rescued, he is still being held hostage. Liverpool will continue to support Diaz through this ordeal.
Diogo Jota marked Liverpool opening the scoring against Nottingham Forest with a special celebration in support of Luis Diaz.
And after putting his side 1-0 up in the first half at Anfield this afternoon, Jota raced to the touchline and lifted a Diaz no.7 shirt up, to applause from the crowd. Jurgen Klopp told BBC Sport ahead of today's match: “We had to obviously make a late change because of the private situation involving Luis Diaz.
Liverpool say they will continue to support their winger through the ordeal as they await further information. A club statement read: “Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia.
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