Colombian police are searching a mountain range in the north of the country for the kidnapped father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz.
Diaz's mother has been rescued but the Colombian authorities have stepped up the search for his father, with the player having returned home to be with family members.
In a post on social media, Colombian police director general William Salamanca was shown visiting the operation in order to"recognise our commandos for their bravery and commitment to rescue him safe and sound". On Monday Salamanca urged caution with regards to reports that Luis Manuel might already have been taken into Venezuela, pointing to the difficulty of crossing the Perija mountains.
Speaking after Sunday's 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said preparation for the game had been"the most difficult I've ever had in my life".
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