‘It’s Time To Close That Door’ – Journalist Issues Brutal Warning To Liverpool Star

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Inside Futbol or go back to LFC Live.

Michael Regan/Getty Images Italian journalist Mimmo Cugini has issued a harsh warning to Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa that if he has not understood what it means to wear the Italy shirt then the Azzurri door should be closed to him. Chiesa though has seen injuries and competition for places get in the way of him making a real impact at Anfield, though he did score in the EFL Cup final.

Italian journalist Cugini has admitted that Chiesa remains one of the best talents in Italian football, but he has questioned the versatile forward’s mentality. PL based player Club Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester City Riccardo Calafiori Arsenal Sandro Tonali Newcastle United PL based players in current Italy squad Cugini criticised what he sees as Chiesa’s change of mind after being called up by Gattuso, pointing out that the Liverpool man may not quite understand what it means to represent a nation like Italy.

“Then, however, Chiesa changed his mind and said he didn’t feel up to it, which seems odd for a professional like him. Chiesa has not played for the Italy national team in the last 21 months and it remains to be seen if Gattuso will give him a chance if the Azzurri make it to the summer’s World Cup.