Liverpool news: Klopp’s injury boost, Sane’s admission, and the club’s heartfelt gesture to Diaz

Prior to a crucial Premier League match away to Manchester City on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp is currently keeping a close eye on a number of Liverpool players who are on international duty.

Even though Liverpool will have a little break from Premier League action, preparations are already underway for a major matchup with champions Manchester City.

The Reds will take the lead in the standings after the game on Saturday lunchtime at the Etihad, but only if they can win their first league game there since November 2015. Thus, Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that all of his players return from their respective international matches in perfect health.

Colombian winger Luis Diaz is one player who will undoubtedly feel encouraged. This week, after the terrifying kidnapping ordeal that made headline news worldwide, he had an emotional reunion with his father.

Following their recent ordeal of kidnapping, Liverpool has flown Luis Diaz’s parents over to Merseyside for Christmas.

The National Liberation Army abducted Cilenis Marulanda and Luis Manuel; the star’s mother was soon freed. But Luis Manuel was not freed until the end of last week, having been detained for almost two weeks.

When the celebrity reported for international duty earlier this week, he was reunited with his family back in Colombia. Additionally, Liverpool arranged for a private jet to transport Diaz’s family to Merseyside following an emotional victory over Brazil, in which Diaz scored twice.

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