Arne Slot breaks silence on Chiesa omission for Liverpool vs Galatasaray

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Arne Slot Liverpool fans were left puzzled when Federico Chiesa’s name was missing from the squad list to face Galatasaray in Tuesday’s Champions League clash. Arne Slot addressed the situation in his pre-match press conference, explaining why Chiesa did not travel with the team and what it means for the coming fixtures.

ALSO READ: Wayne Rooney gives honest verdict on Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak Chiesa’s setback and Slot’s explanation Slot revealed that Chiesa picked up a minor injury during the weekend defeat to Crystal Palace. His energy and creativity have given Slot’s attack a new dimension, making his temporary absence a blow for the Reds.

Chiesa was recently added to Liverpool’s Champions League squad as a replacement for the injured Giovanni Leoni, underlining his growing importance in the squad. ALSO READ: Liverpool fans left puzzled as big name missing from next Champions League squad