Report: Whether Federico Chiesa will be available to play against Galatasaray next week after CL U-turn
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The Reds have won all five of their Premier League games so far, with the Anfield outfit also winning their Champions League and Carabao Cup matches.
The only game the club have actually lost this term came against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield when they lost on penalties.
Even though Chiesa hasn’t played that much football for Liverpool this season, it’s clear to tell that he’s in a much better headspace this term.
And now, according to a report from Pearce, it seems like the Italian will be available for Liverpool’s Champions League tie on Tuesday.
“Chiesa, 27, is expected to feature when Arne Slot’s side face Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday,” he wrote in The Athletic.
“The Italy international was initially left out earlier this month due to UEFA’s restrictions on foreign players, but a new rule was brought in this season that allows clubs in the league phase to replace an injured player who has been ruled out for more than 60 days.”
There’s no hiding from the fact that, on his day, Chiesa can be an exceptional player.
Indeed, the 2024-25 season was way below his usual standards, but now that he’s going to be a part of Liverpool’s Champions League squad, there are plenty of opportunities for him to prove his worth.
For now, it’s unclear how big a role Chiesa will have with Slot’s men this term, but the fact that he’s going to be included is a massive step in the right direction.