Liverpool star breaking silence, Arne Slot admits player is unhappy, training attitude noted

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Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Federico Chiesa has already had a rollercoaster second season at Liverpool.

The Italian winger scored a crucial late goal against Bournemouth in the Reds' first match, but has since been omitted from the club's Champions League squad.

Chiesa, who only played 14 times last season, seemed to be finding his stride when he put Liverpool back in front against Bournemouth in the 88th minute, scoring his first league goal for the club.



He has come off the bench in all four of the team's matches so far, but won't feature in Liverpool's Champions League campaign, which starts at home against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old was left out of the Reds' squad as youngster Rio Ngumoha was chosen over the Italy international.

But he gave me the answer you want to hear from a player, that he will be there to help the team in the cups and in the league."

Arne Slot has discussed Federico Chiesa's reaction to being left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad (Image: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Chiesa has responded to the setback by showing his determination to prove himself on the pitch.

The Italian winger made another substitute appearance in Liverpool's 1-0 victory against Burnley on Sunday, and his reaction to missing out on the Champions League squad has been telling, with Slot previously praising Chiesa's approach this campaign.

"I see a totally different Federico now than from large parts of last season," Slot said after the team's opening win over Bournemouth.

But then it is about him staying as fit as he is at the moment."

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been praised for his approach in training(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool revealed their Champions League squad shortly after the transfer window closed.