Federico Chiesa phone call saw Liverpool star left OUT of Italy squad as update issued

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Arne Slot has had a handful of injury issues over the opening months of the season and has been offered an update on Federico Chiesa after he was left out of Italy’s squad for the international breakItaly boss Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that Liverpool star Federico Chiesa has told him that he is still not fit, hence why he has been left out of the latest batch of international fixtures. Asked why he decided not to include Chiesa, Gattuso has confirmed that the winger is still working his way back to full fitness.Speaking in a press conference, he said: “The Chiesa issue is very simple.

Explaining his issue, boss Slot said: “He got a little niggle, I think it is the word you use here in England, in the last game against Palace."He tried it today, he was on the pitch in the beginning but he couldn't end the session, so we decided not to take him because in a few days it's Chelsea again."Chiesa was named on the bench against Chelsea but was not called upon as Liverpool hunted a winning goal. Share your thoughts in the comments belowAsked why he chose to do that, the Liverpool boss said: “If you look at the substitution we made, we brought Endo [on] who we normally bring in if we think we need a bit more control.

The last 10-15 minutes were so open and we were still able maybe to create but definitely needed the control because we were already with Ryan Gravenberch playing as a centre-back.“I don't think that substitution was too offensive, the rest was because we were 1-0 down.and tried to win but making offensive substitutions.”Having not been called up for international duty, Chiesa will now have a week off ahead of Liverpool’s next game. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.