Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has received some advice on his future from the Italy boss. Meanwhile, a transfer decision at club level has already been made.
Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti has said he would welcome Federico Chiesa leaving Liverpool for a return to Serie A. Chiesa has struggled for game time since moving to Anfield from Juventus in a £12million move last summer as he adapts to the demands of playing in the Premier League.
Liverpool fans are calling for Arne Slot to hand more minutes to Federico Chiesa following his impressive display against Lille on Tuesday night.
Federico Chiesa has not started for Liverpool since September and head coach Arne Slot confirmed he was not in contention to line up against Lille in the Champions League
Federico Chiesa's impressive cameo against Brentford showcased a key trait once at the forefront of Liverpool's style of play under former Reds manager Jurgen Klopp
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The Italian winger has struggled to hold down a regular spot in the Liverpool side since his arrival from Juventus last summer, and Slot explained why he has been reluctant to throw Chiesa back in.
Federico Chiesa hasn’t had the easiest transition to the Premier League since his £12 million transfer from Juventus in the summer. Chiesa only featured in four matches across all competitions before his second-half appearance in Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round tie against Accrington Stanley.
Liverpool breezed through to the FA Cup fourth round after putting four unanswered goals past Accrington Stanley on Saturday, with Federico Chiesa scoring his first goal for the Reds.
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Federico Chiesa was left unused against Nottingham Forest days after scoring his first Liverpool goal against Accrington Stanley