Heartache for Diouf

Last updated : 05 September 2002 By Kop Talk News


Diouf
Liverpool have revealed that El-Hadji Diouf hasn't reported for international duty with Senegal because his step-father is dying of cancer.

Gerard Houllier has given Diouf time off to spend with his family and he isn't expected to return until at least the weekend.

"El-Hadji Diouf was given permission by the manager and the club to return to Senegal to see his stepfather who is dying of cancer," said Liverpool spokesman Ian Cotton.

"He has been given leave and is not expected to return to Merseyside until the weekend."