Luis Diaz makes emotional statement and sends Alisson message after stunning display

Luis Diaz has highlighted the support from Liverpool team-mate Alisson following his inspirational performance for Colombia against Brazil.

The 26-year-old scored twice this morning (Friday) as they came from behind to beat the record World Cup holders on an emotional night. Diaz's father, Luis Manuel (Mane) Diaz, watched on a week after he was released from captors following his kidnapping on October 28.

This month marked the first international break for Diaz since the ordeal, he returned to his native Colombia and shared an emotional reunion with his dad.

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Mane showed his passion from the stands with cameras panning to the Liverpool star's dad as he helped Nestor Lorenzo's side to a dramatic win.

Alisson Becker was in goal for Brazil after Ederson pulled out with an ankle injury. Despite the defeat, the shot-stopper embraced Diaz as the cameras caught the exchange between the Reds teammates.

"Alisson very happy, he is a great person. He accompanied me in the last 15 days, he is a great human being and he helped me get through this difficult moment," Diaz said speaking after their win.

"Thank God, we have gone through hard times, but like life, we deserved this victory because we have made a great process , not only us players, but also the coach. Dedicate the victory to the people.

"A war, to win you suffer and that's what happened. Life makes you strong and brave and I think that is football, and not just football but life."

The triumph for Colombia was much-needed following a run of three successive draws. While his form has been good at club level,