Federico Chiesa's training ground behaviour speaks volumes after 'argument' with Arne Slot
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Federico Chiesa won't play a part in Liverpool's Champions League league phase after being left out of the squad by Arne Slot(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Federico Chiesa demonstrated how he's the ultimate professional during training after being left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad.
The 27-year-old has played a bit-part role at the Premier League side since signing for the club last summer, with just 17 appearances to his name since.
Despite his lack of action, the Italian is much-loved by the club's fanbase and enjoyed his biggest moment in a Reds shirt in the opening game of the season, scoring the winner in Liverpool's 4-2 win over Bournemouth.
While he's featured in every league game so far this season, Chiesa won't get to enjoy the European nights at Anfield as an active player after he was left out of the 23-man squad for the league phase.
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It's a bitter blow for a player who looked to have turned a corner from last season, with Slot opting to select 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha in his place.
With 16 Champions League appearances to his name, including three with Liverpool, Chiesa is certainly within his rights to feel aggrieved, but that hasn't stopped him from putting in the work to be able to contribute at any given time, according to Slot.
Speaking ahead of their trip to Burnley on Sunday, the Liverpool boss admitted it was a tough decision to omit Chiesa but paid tribute to the forward for his attitude.
"Of course, that is one of the most difficult things you have to do as a manager," he said.
"For a player not to play, it is not always easy to tell them but not to be in the squad is always more difficult.
That is even more important than what a player tells you."
Chiesa's determination and work ethic was on display during Liverpool's latest Inside Training video, as he was put through his paces with medicine ball exercises and on-field drills.
Chiesa has made just 17 appearances for Liverpool since signing(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Liverpool fans noted his professionalism in the comments section, with one user writing: "I just love Chiesa's attitude and his work rate, of course," while another added, "Chiesa, I've got a soft spot for that guy.
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