DIOGO JOTA sent a classy message in support of team-mate Luis Diaz by holding up his shirt after scoring against Nottingham Forest.
Diaz’s parents were taken hostage on Saturday near their home in Barrancas, Colombia.
EPADiogo Jota made a classy gesture to Luis Diaz after scoring for Liverpool[/caption]
SuppliedDiaz’s parents were rescued from a kidnap plot[/caption]
Both have since been rescued in what has been a horrible time for Diaz.
And he was not forgotten by his team-mates.
Jota, 26, netted the opening goal for the Reds in their Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.
In a classy gesture, he held up Diaz’s shirt in a show of support.
The Liverpool star was hailed for his gesture on social media.
One fan posted: “Beautiful gesture from Diogo Jota.”
A second wrote: “Absolutely love it .”
A third said: “Not the biggest Jota fan, but class act, gotta love it.”
AFPDiaz missed the game against Nottingham Forest[/caption]
A fourth commented: “Diogo Jota holding Diaz shirt for his celebration .”
A fifth said: “A beautiful gesture from Diogo Jota towards his teammate Díaz in such a difficult moment.”
Another added: “Lovely touch from Diogo Jota after opening the scoring at Anfield earlier.”
Diaz missed the game against Nottingham Forest due to the incident with his parents.
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