Federico Chiesa sent clear transfer message as 'fragile' verdict issued on Liverpool forward

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFederico ChiesaLiverpool forward Federico Chiesa has dropped out of contention for Italy this week, with the 28-year-old having initially agreed to return to the national team foldLiverpool's Italian forward Federico Chiesa.(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Massimino Ambrosini has sent a message to "fragile" Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa after he was sent home from international duty this week.A statement from the Italian Football Association confirmed that Chiesa had linked up with the squad only to be assessed by the medical team, who determined that he wasn't fit enough to be involved in the huge game with Northern Ireland. Chiesa was called up, but he had a minor physical problem, and we decided not to include him in the squad."Chiesa has made 32 appearances under Arne Slot this season, but only five of those have been starts for Liverpool.

And he's a very fragile guy sometimes.Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"So he needs to find his power in his mind, first of all. So maybe coming back to Italy could help him.

Maybe coming back where you know everybody could help him, could help Juventus."But first of all, he has to refine his power inside him. It's important that he chooses a situation that is good for him, where he feels good."Chiesa was signed on a cut-price deal from Juventus in 2024 but there was always a risk that he wasn't going to be fit enough to make an impact.