Liverpool’s new signing, Federico Chiesa, was left out of the Italy squad for the September international break at the request of his club. This decision was made because Chiesa had not played or trained at the first-team level since the Euros, as he had been frozen out by Juventus. However, Italy manager Luciano Spalletti had plans for Chiesa to join the squad for this month’s internationals.
Unfortunately, Liverpool vetoed this arrangement due to a bespoke program they had put in place for Chiesa. Spalletti revealed that Chiesa had spoken to his new club and expressed the need for specific preparation work with them. As a result, Chiesa will remain on Merseyside for the next two weeks to build up his fitness and work with Liverpool’s staff.
This decision to keep Chiesa in Liverpool comes after he was omitted from the squad for their recent 3-0 win over Manchester United. Despite being registered in time, he was deemed too much of a risk to include. Arne Slot, Liverpool’s performance staff, explained that Chiesa hadn’t trained with Juventus in the last two weeks. However, they have confidence in their ability to build him up in the right way and showcase his quality in the near future.
Liverpool’s next game is on September 14 against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. It is reasonable to expect that Chiesa could be involved by then, as he continues to work on his fitness and integrate with his new team. The club is taking a cautious approach to ensure Chiesa’s well-being and to maximize his impact on the pitch.
Overall, it is clear that Liverpool is prioritizing Chiesa’s development and fitness. By keeping him out of the Italy squad, they can focus on his specific needs and ensure that he is fully prepared to contribute to the team in the upcoming matches. This decision highlights Liverpool’s commitment to their new signing and their long-term goals for success.