Jurgen Klopp speaks on Luis Diaz situation as Colombian police continue to work on release of father

Police in Colombia remain active to return the father of Luis Diaz safely after the parents of the Liverpool winger were kidnapped on Saturday evening.

Despite reports on Sunday morning that Luis Manuel Diaz had since been rescued alongside the player's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, it is believed the Reds winger's father is still being held hostage.

The director of the Colombian police has taken charge of the situation after the kidnapping which took place in the Los Olivos neighbourhood of Barrancas, in Guajira, after the family van was ambushed at a petrol station by men on motorcycles.

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It's thought Colombian police immediately launched 'operation padlock' to return the pair safely and after the roads out of La Guajira were closed to deny the exit of the four kidnappers, Mrs Marulanda was eventually found safely in the Carretalito district.

However, despite claims on Sunday that Diaz Snr was also found by the police, multiple sources in Colombia have confirmed those to be inaccurate at this stage. It is feared by those in the region that police are concerned about the kidnappers fleeing to nearby Venezuela.

Jurgen Klopp told BBC Sport: “We had to obviously make a late change because of the private situation involving Luis Diaz.

“It’s a worrying situation for all of us and it was a pretty tough night. I have never had that before. It’s a new experience I never needed.”

Liverpool say they will continue to support their winger through the ordeal as they await further information from South America. A club statement read: “Liverpool Football Club can