Liverpool star Luis Diaz is ready to start and play a prominent role for his team this week.

The Colombian was given the good news that his father has been released by kidnappers.

Diaz, who had both his parents abducted, can rest easier knowing they are both safe.

Speaking ahead of a Europa League game against Toulouse on Thursday, which Diaz started and Liverpool lost 3-2, manager Jurgen Klopp said: "It looks like it is done but I am not the one for the news to be honest.

“It looks like Lucho is really happy [putting] thumbs up all of the time so it looks good, very, very good.

"But I am not the one to release anything. But timing-wise, yes, it couldn't have been better. So if it is today then great, that is all I can say. We asked him [if he wanted to start], he wants to and he will."