Liverpool's Luis Diaz Given Leave to Decide When to Play Again Following Kidnapping of Parents by ELN Group in Colombia

Liverpool Manager Klopp Supports Diaz's Decision on Return; Diaz's Mother Rescued, Father Still Missing as Colombian Special Forces Continue Search

Liverpool's Luis Diaz has been given leave to decide when he wants to return to play, following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group.
While Diaz's mother was rescued within hours by Colombian police, his father remains missing, prompting a search by special forces across a mountain range bordering Colombia and Venezuela.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has affirmed his support for Diaz's decision, stating that it's entirely up to the forward to decide when he's ready to rejoin the squad.
In a show of solidarity, Diaz's Liverpool teammates held up one of his jerseys on the pitch after scoring the first goal in their 3-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.
The Colombian government officially confirmed the ELN's involvement, demanding an immediate release and stressing their responsibility to secure the life and integrity of Diaz's father.