Liverpool star Federico Chiesa left out of Italy squad as update given on fitness

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Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been left out of the latest Italy squad for the forthcoming international fixtures, with boss Gennaro Gattuso providing an updateItaly manager Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa informed him he remains below peak condition, explaining his omission from the latest international squad.The attacker was absent from the Italy squad for their upcoming fixtures against Estonia and Israel. When questioned about Chiesa's exclusion, Gattuso confirmed the player is still regaining full match sharpness.During his press briefing, he explained: "The Chiesa issue is very simple.

"I speak every week with Fede and he knows what I think of him, but I also have to respect what the player tells me.READ MORE: Liverpool send Trent Alexander-Arnold message ahead of Champions League reunionREAD MORE: Arne Slot told to axe regular Liverpool starter and exclude him for an entire month"He does not feel at 100 per cent and wants to be at 100 per cent, that is the truth."Chiesa has experienced a turbulent campaign for the Reds thus far. Addressing his fitness concerns, manager Slot explained: "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 left on the bench during the match against Chelsea, with Liverpool's manager opting to bring on midfielder Wataru Endo instead as they sought a winning goal.When asked about his decision, the Liverpool boss explained: "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."With no international call-up, Chiesa will now enjoy a week off before Liverpool's next match. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @‌LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.