Luis Diaz earned a vital point for Liverpool in their match against Luton Town
The Colombian star’s father has been kidnapped and is yet to be released
Fans and manager Jurgen Klopp praised the Liverpool winger after his late heroics on Sunday

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It’s tough being Luis Diaz nowadays.

His father, Luis Manuel Diaz, is still nowhere to be found after the patriarch was kidnapped by the National Liberation Army in Colombia a week ago.

That didn’t stop Diaz from showing up on Sunday as he gave Liverpool a vital point with his late goal against Luton Town in their Premier League match.

Luis Diaz, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Luton Town, Premier League, Alisson — Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their first goal of the game by unveiling a shirt that reads (translated to English) 'Freedom for Dad' during the match against Luton Town; Jurgen Klopp hugs Diaz. Images: Zac Goodwin/ Clive Rose.
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The Liverpool winger came off the bench to save the Reds’ blushes after they surprisingly trailed late on through an 80th-minute goal by Luton substitute Tahith Chong.

Just when it seemed that the Reds were headed for an embarrassing loss, Diaz came to Liverpool’s rescue, scoring a header from Harvey Elliot's cross for a dramatic equaliser, per The Guardian.

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Fans took to social media to praise Diaz after he scored the goal in second-half injury time.

Liverpool fan Kristian Andersson wrote that they love Diaz and they’re with him all the way.

@DaveOCKOP praised Diaz’s character following his display against Luton.

"Libertad para papa" (Freedom for Dad) immediately became a trending topic on X after Diaz unveiled a T-shirt with that message following his goal against Luton Town.

Klopp praises Diaz amidst kidnapping saga

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp talked to Sky after the Reds' 1-1 draw, praising Diaz for his late goal against Luton.

The Reds boss put it all into perspective, though, saying that it doesn't change the situation and that the most important thing right now is that Diaz's father gets released.

Klopp added in the press conference that the goal is wonderful and emotional "but the real problem is not sorted because of that."

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