2023-11-05 22:03:55
This goal will have particular symbolism for Luis Diaz. While he is experiencing a family tragedy following the kidnapping of his parents by the ELN, the last active guerrilla in Colombia, the supersonic Liverpool winger was decisive in the draw between Luton and Liverpool this Sunday ( 1-1). Coming into play in the 83rd minute in place of Ryan Gravenberch, the Colombian equalized with a beautiful uncrossed header in added time, on a cross from Harvey Elliott (90+5th).
To celebrate, he lifted his t-shirt and showed a message “Freedom for Dad”, before being warmly greeted by all his teammates. For now, Luis Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, has been released, while his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, remains untraceable. A few hours ago on his Telegram channel, the leader of the ELN, Antonio Garcia, revealed that this kidnapping was only a “mistake”: “Lucho (the nickname of Luis Diaz) is a symbol of Colombia , that’s what we think of him within the ELN.”
“The most important thing is that his father is released”
Present at a press conference after the meeting, Jürgen Klopp congratulated his savior of the day, having a thought for his father: “It’s a wonderful moment, but that doesn’t change anything in the situation, the most important thing is that his father be released. It’s wonderful that he wanted to be here. For us it’s a super important goal and for him it’s very important and very moving, but that’s all. »
“We didn’t know how long he could play because he only had a few (training) sessions with the team, but that’s not what’s most important today. He scored but we need to see improvement in Colombia,” continued the German technician. Luis Manuel Diaz is still wanted by 250 soldiers.
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