Federico Chiesa made honest admission to Italy boss as absence continues

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Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has revealed he spoke to Federico Chiesa before leaving him out of his latest squad for the international break, with the Liverpool winger admitting he “doesn’t feel 100 percent.” Chiesa has not played for his country for over a year now, with his lack of game time after joining the Reds seeing him fall out of favor under the previous Italy manager, Luciano Spalletti. Chiesa picked up a knock before Liverpool's Champions League game against Galatasaray (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC) Arne Slot revealed Chiesa picked up a knock in training before the Champions League game against Galatasaray, and although he returned to the bench against Chelsea on Saturday, he wasn’t called upon at Stamford Bridge.

He’s got a lot more playing time, and that’s important.” Liverpool.com says: It’s always a little worrying when Chiesa picks up a knock, considering his injury record over the past few years. It is encouraging from a Liverpool perspective, though, that he has seemingly turned down an international call-up in order to work on his fitness.

Let’s hope, if he can get himself back to 100 percent, that he’s given an opportunity by Slot. He has impressed when he’s come off the bench this season, and he was the standout player against Southampton in the cup.