Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool career has taken another unexpected turn, and the Italian forward may already be regretting his decision to remain at Anfield this summer.Signed from Juventus for a modest fee of around £10m, Chiesa struggled to nail down a consistent role during his first season under Arne Slot. Though he contributed late in the campaign and played a small part in the Reds’ Premier League triumph, doubts over his long-term future were clear, with reports suggesting the club were open to offers.Despite that uncertainty, Chiesa chose to stay and even scored in the opening day win over Bournemouth, raising hopes of a fresh start. But those hopes have been dealt a crushing blow after Slot omitted him from Liverpool’s Champions League squad — a move that has stunned fans and left many questioning whether the manager has lost faith in him.The 27-year-old has featured from the bench against Newcastle and Arsenal but failed to make a telling impact. His exclusion is even more surprising given that 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha has been included ahead of him, sparking speculation of deeper issues between player and manager.With Liverpool adding attacking options such as Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz, the competition for places has become even fiercer. Chiesa now faces the prospect of limited minutes in the league and no European football until at least the knockout stages — if the Reds progress that far.To make matters worse, new Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has overlooked him for this month’s World Cup qualifiers. For a player once central to his nation’s Euro 2020 triumph, the snub highlights just how far his stock has fallen.At 27, Chiesa is entering the peak years of his career, and sitting on the fringes at Liverpool could prove costly. A January exit may be his only realistic option if he hopes to revive both his club and international prospects. Serie A champions Napoli were linked with him in the summer and could return for him in the winter window.👉 One thing is certain: if Chiesa hoped for a resurgence at Liverpool, this latest setback suggests his future might lie elsewhere.
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