Liverpool FC News: Luis Diaz’s brother speaks out about ‘MALICIOUS’ lies

Luis Diaz sat on the bench for Liverpool's Boxing day match against Leicester City on Thursday night.

The Colombian international did not get on the pitch as Arne Slot's men ran out 3-1 winners over the relegation strugglers.

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It was a surprise decision by Slot, especially since Diaz netted a brace last time out against Tottenham.

However, with more important games coming up for Liverpool giving the winger made sense. Especially, when he also has more important matters to contend with of the pitch.

Luis Diaz's brother speaks out

Diaz's father, Mane, who was abducted last year in Colombia was hospitalised on Thursday night back in their homeland.

He is reported to have suffered “a decompensation affecting the heart” and high blood pressure according to Caracol Radio who broke the news earlier on Thursday.

Diaz's father reportedly complained of severe chest pain and was taken by ambulance from Barrancas to San Juan de Cesar hospital, where he underwent treatment and is currently believed to be held.

There were a myriad of reports following the news that suggested Diaz's father had a heart attack, but this was not the case and one of Diaz's brothers has spoken out to correct the 'malicious' lies circulating on social media platforms.

Roller David Díaz took to his Instagram account as per AS to refute the rumours and send a very encouraging health update about his father.

“I don’t understand why there are people so malicious in slandering these things without knowing, my father is in very good health, thank God,” he wrote.

That is great news, and we hope Diaz's father can make a full recovery from hospital after his scary incident.

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