Arne Slot reveals reason behind Federico Chiesa's shock omission vs Galatasaray

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

Arne Slot reveals reason behind Federico Chiesa's shock omission vs GalatasarayAs Liverpool prepare to face Galatasaray in their first Champions League away clash of the season, Arne Slot has confirmed they will be without one key starFederico Chiesa will miss Liverpool's game vs Galatasaray Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed Federico Chiesa will miss the Reds' Champions League meeting with Galatasaray. The Liverpool boss said: "He got a little niggle, I think is the word, in the last game against Palace.

He tried it but he couldn't end the session, so we decided not to take him because in a few days it is Chelsea." Chiesa was recently included in Liverpool's Champions League squad, despite not making the cut the first time. He made few appearances in his debut campaign at Anfield, but he has proved his worth on multiple occasions this season.

Chiesa has two Premier League goals this season ( Image: 2025 Getty Images) After the Italian's brace of assists against Southampton, Slot lavished his performance with praise, saying: "I can accept completely that a team that plays for the first time together, players that haven’t played for a long time, that they don’t play as a team perfectly. Van Dijk's header ensured Liverpool's Champions League campaign started off with a victory ( Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images) "That’s also the way to get yourself either back in the team or get as much playing minutes as you want.