‘Exceptional’ Liverpool star could be given just 10 more games by Slot to prove his worth - opinion

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Arne Slot will be preparing to make some brutal decisions over the next month or so.The Reds find themselves eight points off league leaders Arsenal already and it is not even December yet.Although their title defence is not over, they need to work things out quickly if they are to stand a chance of going back-to-back.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Slot is under a little bit of pressure to get things right too, suggesting he may be a little more ruthless between now and the new year to prove he is the right man for the job.However, that could mean getting rid of some players if they are not living up to expectations, and there is one in particular who only has a short window to prove he is good enough.Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar Via Getty ImagesFederico Chiesa could have just 10 games to prove himselfOne player who could be on his way out very soon is Federico Chiesa, with Napoli interested in signing him in January.With it being a World Cup year too, he will want minutes to get into the team, suggesting he might be tempted to make the switch.So between now and January 1st, when the transfer window opens, Liverpool have just 10 games, suggesting these are his last chances to prove to Slot he should be in the team.In all honesty, it is surprising he has not done this already as when coming off the bench, he has made a real difference, with his treatment being rather unfair.But with Mohamed Salah going to AFCON, he could get even more minutes, with this a pivotal period in his Liverpool career.READ MORE: Tim Sherwood claims ‘wonderful’ Liverpool target is just like Eberechi Eze Do you want Ibrahima Konate to sign a new contract and stay at Liverpool?

Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images The fans adore him and it is clear he loves the club too, so Chiesa is definitely a player that everyone would love to have around a little while longer.Federico Chiesa is still needed at LiverpoolOne thing Liverpool have lacked so far this season is energy, and one thing Chiesa certainly does not lack is, as you can guess, energy.Just like Luis Diaz used to do, he pressed from the front and just constantly hassles the opposition, something that is needed in the team currently.He also has a good end product, with the Italian regularly contributing with a goal or assist when given the minutes on the pitch, and the majority of his performances being ‘exceptional’. Why he does not get more chances is as good a guess as any, but these next 10 games could just make or break his Liverpool career.