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Chiesa’s Dilemma at Liverpool as Italy Comes Calling

Growing Uncertainty Around Chiesa’s Role

The situation surrounding Federico Chiesa has reached a point that feels unavoidable and uncomfortable for all involved. According to Fichajes, the forward joined Liverpool with hopes of reigniting a career that once made him one of Italy’s standout attacking talents. The intention was clear. He wanted to play regularly, rebuild form and secure his place in Italy’s national team. None of that has happened.

At this stage of the season, Chiesa stands at a crossroads. His minutes tell their own story, just 164 split between league and Champions League, plus two appearances in the Carabao Cup where Liverpool exited early. One line from the report summarises it bluntly, “Italian forward has not managed to fit in at Liverpool.” That feeling has been growing for months.

His role has become defined by late cameos rather than influence. Injuries to team-mates, fixture congestion and tactical tweaks have not shifted his standing within the hierarchy. Chiesa has become, as the article suggests, “an occasional impact substitute”, a player trusted for urgency rather than structure. For an attacker who thrives through rhythm and repetition, this has made integration almost impossible.

Slot’s Choices Leave Chiesa on the Periphery

Arne Slot’s approach has placed huge emphasis on continuity and defined roles in attack. The Dutchman has clear preferences for forwards who maintain high pressing intensity and maintain positional discipline in long phases. That framework has limited Chiesa’s opportunities. As Fichajes highlight, “Slot has used him almost exclusively as a desperate option to change matches in the final stages”.

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It is difficult to see that changing when the club spent heavily on Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitiké, two signings that recalibrated the entire attacking picture. Liverpool’s recruitment team are also assessing another wide option ahead of the January window. One source quoted in the original report said, “Chiesa knows that another signing would make his future at Anfield even more difficult.”

From the outside, it is clear. The message from the club’s planning is not cruel, only practical. Chiesa was a calculated gamble, a low cost, high potential reward option. But football at this level moves fast and the Italian has not been able to build enough momentum to protect his position.

Serie A Clubs Prepare Their Approach

While his Liverpool chapter stalls, interest in Serie A grows rapidly. Inter, Napoli, AS Roma and AC Milan have all made their admiration known. Each sees a unique opportunity.

Inter want a direct threat from wide areas and believe his one on one ability still carries value. Milan see him as a complement to their established forwards. Napoli, dealing with the underwhelming return from Noa Lang, crave urgency and creativity from the flanks. Roma admire his pace and unpredictability, qualities their frontline lacks this season.

One line from the report summarises all of this neatly, “In Serie A his name is gaining strength.” When four top clubs circle at once, it means one thing. They sense availability. And availability, in modern football, often outweighs form.

Towards an Inevitable Decision

Chiesa now faces a decisive few weeks. Unless Slot dramatically shifts his distribution of minutes, his Liverpool stint may be drawing to a close. Italian clubs promise prominence, certainty and tactical environments he understands well. Liverpool cannot offer the same assurances.

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The report concludes that “the most logical path is to return to his country”. Right now it feels difficult to disagree. Chiesa’s talent still commands respect in Italy, where the rhythm and tactical shape might suit him more naturally than the relentlessness of the Premier League.

This is a footballer searching for a spark, and sometimes the answer is found by going home.

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This entire situation feels like a missed opportunity that could have been handled with more care. Supporters were excited when Chiesa arrived. He was a proven match winner, a player who shone on big stages for both Juventus and Italy. Fans saw the signing as a chance to add something unpredictable to the attack. Instead, what they witnessed was a player left watching from the sidelines while the team struggled in several games where his qualities could have made a difference.

There is a sense that he never received a genuine run of games to find form. When a player is limited to late cameos, often in chaotic match states, it becomes unfair to draw conclusions about his effectiveness. Many fans feel that Slot made his mind up early and never revisited that decision. That breeds frustration because Liverpool have a history of reviving careers, not shelving them.

The idea of him leaving after such a short period feels wrong. Liverpool supporters have always embraced players who show fight and personality, and Chiesa has those traits. It feels like a case of circumstances, timing and possibly tactical rigidity blocking a potential success story. The disappointment lies not just in the likely exit, but in the sense that supporters will never know what Chiesa could have been if given trust, rhythm and proper integration.