International Boss Reveals £12.5m Liverpool Star Admitted He’s Not at Full Fitness

Liverpool’s hectic summer transfer window is finally over, and the focus now shifts to life under Arne Slot with the squad set for the new season.Deadline day saw the Reds secure their blockbuster signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle in a £125m move after weeks of speculation. Marc Guehi was also on the verge of joining, but Crystal Palace pulled the plug when they couldn’t secure a replacement for their captain in time.With business wrapped up, Slot can now begin molding his players into a cohesive unit, with hopes of returning stronger after the international break.One man who remains part of Liverpool’s plans is Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger, signed for around £12.5m, was expected to leave earlier in the summer due to limited game time. However, the exits of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz created fresh opportunities for him to establish himself at Anfield. Despite new arrivals like Isak and Hugo Ekitike, Slot still has just five senior forwards at his disposal.But there’s a slight concern for Liverpool fans. Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso confirmed in a press conference that Chiesa admitted he isn’t yet operating at peak condition.“I spoke with Chiesa, and he told me he doesn’t feel 100% ready,” Gattuso revealed, as reported by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Italy.

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