[Sporty News=Lee Min-jae Reporter] Liverpool’s Luis Diaz (26) scored a dramatic goal even in a challenging situation.
On the 6th (Korean time), Liverpool drew 1-1 in the 11th round of the 2023-24 England Premier League against Luton Town held at Kenilworth Road in Luton, UK. They conceded a goal to Tahith Chong in the 35th minute of the second half, but Diaz’s equalizer just before the end of the match resulted in a draw.
Diaz is going through a tough time. His participation in the game was uncertain. However, he led his team to a dramatic draw after coming on as a substitute in the 38th minute of the second half.
According to foreign media such as Reuters and AP, Diaz’s parents were kidnapped while returning home in Baranquas, La Guajira Province, northern Colombia, on the 28th of last month. An armed stranger on a motorcycle stopped the car Diaz’s parents were in and drove off.
Subsequent reports suggest that Diaz’s mother has been rescued. However, his father is still missing. Despite the difficult circumstances, Diaz stepped onto the pitch with a determination to save his team.
He became the hero of the match. Diaz, who infiltrated into the penalty box just before the end of the match, scored with a header. After the goal, he lifted his uniform to reveal a shirt with the phrase “Freedom for my father”.
After the match, Diaz said, “The anxiety is growing every moment. My mother and brothers, I am desperate too. There are no words to explain what we are feeling. I want to end this painful wait. I plead for my father’s immediate release.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also sent a message of support to Diaz. He said, “It was great, touching, and fantastic. But the problem is not yet solved.”
“We wanted to give him a chance. We wanted to give Diaz a chance to get away from those things a little. Diaz can’t do anything. He has to wait. The same goes for his family. He trained with us a few times, and the atmosphere was good then. That’s a good thing for him.”
Manager Klopp emphasized, “I understand 100% that it’s a wonderful story. It’s a very positive and great story. But what we want is different information. Positive stories are coming in, but the problem (related to release) has not yet been solved.”
Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker also said, “Many people can’t imagine what Diaz is going through. We feel his pain, but it must be different for him,” and added, “Sometimes, soccer can bring joy in not so good moments.”
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