Federico Chiesa accused of having 'problem' after making Liverpool decision

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

Gennaro Gattuso has insisted Federico Chiesa "has a problem" after once more highlighting the Liverpool winger's continued unavailability for Italy duty. Gattuso faced fresh questions about Chiesa's status following Italy's World Cup qualifying playoff draw against Northern Ireland at home.

You know Chiesa’s problem," he told Sky Sports Italia. The problem is not Gattuso or his staff; he has a problem, not us.

You always ask the same thing, and I always answer the same." Meanwhile, Italy's World Cup winner Francesco Graziani has emphasised the importance of Chiesa to the Azzurri's hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Cup. While it's still uncertain whether he'll have to make a decision about his future in January, with Liverpool also reportedly interested in AFC Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, Chiesa's international commitment will once again be under scrutiny in 2026 if he decides to play for Italy in the World Cup next summer.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.