"World-class" on-pitch Liverpool player now a doubt for crucial Galatasaray clash

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This is one of Liverpool’s biggest games of the season so far, with Champions League glory potentially the one thing that could keep Arne Slot in his job beyond May. Writing on X, reliable journalist Paul Gorst confirmed that there was no sign of Chiesa in Liverpool’s training on Monday, suggesting he is a doubt for the game: “No Federico Chiesa at LFC’s open training session this morning.

He has all the ability and desire of a great player,” Pierini said. I have loads of respect for Enrico and all he has done to help Federico come on as a player until now.” This version of Chiesa isn’t the same player, however, and him missing the Galatasaray game through injury would rather sum up his time at Anfield to date.

It would be a big surprise if he remained at Liverpool beyond the end of the season, given his lack of playing time, and if he does depart, supporters will remember him as a player who always gave his all, but ultimately did very little. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.