Jota netted in the 31st minute, firing Liverpool ahead in their clash with Nottingham Forest.

After scoring, he ran to the bench holding up Diaz’s number seven shirt, paying respects to their fellow team-mate.

It comes as Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia by gunmen on motorbikes.

Jota ran to the bench after scoring to hold up Diaz’s shirt, met by applauds from the crowds and team-mates in a show of solidarity with the Colombian star.

His mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued following a ‘padlock operation’ run by police in the city of Barrancas, Colombia.

Diaz’s parents were reportedly rescued from a kidnap plot Credit: Supplied

Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been left out of the squad ahead of their Nottingham Forest clash at Anfield.

Following the news that Diaz’s parents were kidnapped in Colombia, the star player has been left out of the squad.

His parents were kidnapped after being stopped by gunmen on motorbikes in the city of Barrancas, Colombia.

Recent updates have revealed that his mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued by police in the city, though his father is still missing.

A club statement from Liverpool read: ‘Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Diaz in Colombia.