Federico Chiesa’s absence from Liverpool’s last four matches has raised eyebrows in Italy, with head coach Arne Slot attributing this situation to his missed pre-season training.
Chiesa switched from Juventus to Liverpool for £12.5 million and he has not been able to keep up with the team’s intensity since joining.
Chiesa missed recent victories against Bologna, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and RB Leipzig due to an unspecified injury.
The Italian’s struggle to integrate fully with the first team stems from inadequate training during the pre-season.
Slot highlighted the challenge of adjusting to the more demanding pace of the Premier League compared to Serie A, pointing out that the difference in intensity levels is significant and difficult for players like Chiesa.
The situation surrounding Chiesa has sparked discussions in Italy, with some outlets, such as Tuttosport, expressing embarrassment over the comparisons between the Italian and other European leagues.
Chiesa is reportedly working hard to improve his fitness as Liverpool prepares to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
This article was updated 4 months ago
