Italian international Federico Chiesa`s aspirations for increased playing time at Liverpool have been dealt a significant blow as he was excluded from their Champions League squad.
The talented winger endured a challenging debut season at Anfield, with limited appearances due to injuries and inconsistent form. He featured in only 14 matches, contributing two goals and two assists.
Chiesa`s Future at Liverpool Uncertain
Despite interest from several clubs, including some in Serie A, Chiesa opted to stay at Liverpool this summer, determined to prove his worth to manager Arne Slot. However, his omission from the Champions League squad list has made this task considerably more difficult.
At 27 years old, Chiesa has made just three brief Premier League appearances this season, totaling 29 minutes on the pitch, though he did manage to score once. His struggles for fitness led him to request exclusion from new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso`s first squad selection.
This latest development raises questions about Chiesa`s long-term prospects at Liverpool and whether he may seek a move in the upcoming transfer windows to revitalize his career.