Liverpool ahead Luis Diaz has resumed coaching days after his dad and mom have been kidnapped in Colombia.
The winger’s dad and mom have been abducted by armed men on bikes at a petroleum station within the city of Barrancas, close to the nation’s border with Venezuela, on Saturday.
The footballer’s mom, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued inside hours by police after roadblocks have been arrange – however the search continues for his father Luis Manuel Diaz.
Colombia’s authorities has blamed guerrilla group the Nationwide Liberation Military (ELN) for the kidnapping. A consultant for the rebels mentioned on Thursday that Diaz’s father would be released “as soon as possible”.
Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp mentioned in a press convention on Friday that the developments from Colombia “provides us a bit of little bit of hope”.
He added: “We’re ready for the actually excellent news, however that is it just about.”
The footballer was absent from his crew’s conflict in opposition to Nottingham Forest final week and his aspect’s Carabao Cup sport in opposition to Bournemouth on Wednesday.
Klopp mentioned he would permit Diaz to make the choice on whether or not he needs to be concerned in Liverpool’s fixture in opposition to Luton City on Sunday.
“He was in coaching two days in the past, yesterday he had a session and will likely be a part of the crew [training],” the German coach revealed.
“We should wait. If he feels proper, he will likely be right here and prepare with us. The session he had with us you may see when he’s with the boys he’s tremendous, he’s OK, however you might see he did not sleep loads,” he mentioned.
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Klopp additionally insisted he wouldn’t “pressure something” on Diaz.
The footballer issued an appeal for his father’s release in an Instagram post on Tuesday evening – whereas his mom and different relations took half in a vigil.
Diaz’s mom, Cilenis Marulanda, on the vigil. Pic: AP
Earlier this week police air and land patrols have been searching a forest amid fears the abductors might have taken their captive throughout the border into Venezuela.
Police have supplied a $48,000 (£39,000) reward for any data that results in the rescue of Mr Diaz.