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Police make cash reward available for information about Diaz parents kidnapping

Liverpool star Luis Diaz was left out of their squad against Nottingham Forest for personal reasons.

Diaz is dealing with a dire situation in his home country, with his parents suffering a kidnapping.

While reports suggest his mother has been rescued, the status of his father is unclear as of Sunday night.

Colombia's police director, General William Salamanca, outlined a cash reward of £40,000 for information about the incident.

Luis Manuel Diaz Jimenez and his wife Cilenis Marulanda were attacked by four armed men at a petrol station.

According to W Radio, General Salamanca has spoken with Diaz about the situation.

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