Liverpool striker Diogo Jota shows support for teammate Luis Diaz, who is dealing with the kidnapping of his parents, by dedicating a goal to him and presenting a jersey to the crowd. Jota's goal also helps Liverpool secure a victory, maintaining his unbeaten record with the team.
The ball had barely ruffled the back of the Nottingham Forest net when Diogo Jota recognised exactly the right thing to do.
The Liverpool striker then thrust a Luis Diaz number seven shirt into the air to huge cheers from the Anfield crowd before being surrounded by team-mates.UPDATES: Luis Diaz latest as police work to secure release of father The togetherness of the Liverpool squad meant there was always going to be recognition of the plight of their colleague, a classy act an appreciative Diaz later acknowledged on social media.
Jota is Liverpool’s lucky charm, this the 38th different game in which he has netted for Jurgen Klopp’s side. None have been lost, with 32 being won. The Portuguese still has some way to go before matching Ian Rush’s remarkable such record, but it underlines his at times over-looked value to this team.
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