Why Federico Chiesa is missing as Liverpool plays Wrexham

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesFederico ChiesaLiverpool takes on Wrexham in a friendly in New York, but Federico Chiesa is missing from the matchday squad with Andoni Iraola having to do without the Italian forwardLiverpool forward Federico Chiesa. (Image: Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa misses out through illness as the Reds take on Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York.Andoni Iraola has named the 16-year-old forward Josh Abe in his starting XI, while Kieran Morrison and Rio Ngumoha are among the substitutes.

Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, alongside Ryan Gravenberch, are in the US, but this game comes too soon for them to be involved.Alongside Abe in attack, Liverpool has Harvey Elliott as his number 10. Lewis Koumas will start as the striker, with Calum Scanlon, normally a left-back, likely to operate on the wing.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFederico ChiesaWrexham AFC