Reasons for and against Liverpool moving on from Federico Chiesa in January

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The article examines whether Liverpool should persist with or part ways with Federico Chiesa in the January transfer window, weighing tactical, financial and squad-management factors.

Reasons to move on from Chiesa center on his limited impact and role under Arne Slot. Since arriving from Juventus for a relatively modest fee, Chiesa has struggled to secure a consistent starting place and has often been used as a substitute, with only a handful of league starts and modest goal contributions. This underuse raises questions over fit within Slot’s system, where wide players are expected to press intensely, combine quickly in tight spaces and maintain high availability across a congested schedule. Injury and fitness concerns from earlier in his Liverpool spell reinforce doubts about building the attack around him. From a squad-planning perspective, Liverpool also need to manage non‑homegrown slots and wage commitments; cashing in while his value remains protected could free funds and room for a younger, more stylistically aligned attacker or for strengthening other areas.

Reasons to keep Chiesa emphasize his pedigree, versatility and potential upside. At his best, Chiesa is a proven high‑level performer for club and country, capable of operating on either wing or centrally, which is particularly valuable in a season disrupted by injuries and international absences. His direct running, ability to carry the ball in transition and knack for decisive moments off the bench give Liverpool a different attacking profile compared with their other forwards. With Mohamed Salah absent for international duty and other attackers carrying fitness concerns, allowing Chiesa to leave mid‑season could leave the squad short and overly reliant on a small core of forwards. There is also an argument that wide forwards often need time to adapt tactically and physically to new roles and leagues; a definitive judgment in January might be premature.

The article concludes that Liverpool’s decision hinges on short‑term needs versus long‑term planning: whether immediate depth and the hope of a late-season resurgence outweigh the financial and tactical logic of resetting the position while there is concrete interest in Chiesa.