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Returns to bench after back injury Chiesa (back) is available off the bench for Sunday's Premier League encounter against Manchester City after recovering from a back injury that had kept him sidelined since the sta...

Impact Chiesa returns to Liverpool's matchday squad for the first time this season after overcoming the back problem that disrupted his preparations and ruled him out of the opening league fixtures. The winger resumed team training Thursday and could make his first competitive appearance of the campaign against Manchester City. Given his lengthy absence, his minutes are likely to be managed carefully, with a brief substitute appearance the most realistic scenario. His return provides Liverpool with additional attacking depth as he gradually works toward full match fitness.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Man City clash Chiesa (back) was spotted taking part in Liverpool's training session Thursday after an extended injury absence, putting him in contention for Sunday's Premier League clash against...

Impact Chiesa has taken another positive step toward his return after missing the opening weeks of the season due to a back injury. The winger participated in Thursday's training session and could be available for Sunday's clash against Manchester City, although he has yet to make a competitive appearance this campaign. With Cody Gakpo (ankle) and Alexander Isak (thigh) both doubtful for the match, his return would provide manager Andoni Iraola with an additional attacking option. However, given his lengthy absence, Chiesa could initially be limited to a substitute role as he works toward regaining match fitness.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Chiesa (back) has resumed training after being out for over a month, Sam Millne of This Is Anfield reports.

Impact Chiesa is presumably fit enough to take part in practice drills as expected heading into the return to club activity after the international break. Having yet to feature in an official game this campaign, the former Juventus star might require some time before being considered as a real challenger for Cody Gakpo (ankle), Bradley Barcola, Victor Munoz and Rio Ngumoha on the wings. Still, a having another wide option available would boost the team's depth, and some minutes in the final stages of matches could at least give Chiesa the opportunity to look for the momentum he has lost in recent years.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Should train during international break Chiesa (back) should train during the international break, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "I think even Fede should be around those dates."

Impact Chiesa has yet to feature competitively this season after suffering a back issue during the final preseason match against Como, an injury that has already cost him the last two league fixtures. His anticipated return to training during the international break marks a positive step, positioning him to build toward his first appearance of the campaign as a primarily attacking option off the bench once fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with back issue Chiesa (back) will remain unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Andoni Iraola. "Fede is not available. In the game against C...

Impact Chiesa has yet to feature competitively this season after suffering the back issue during the final preseason match against Como, which also kept him out of the opener against Newcastle United. The winger will now miss a second consecutive league fixture as he continues his recovery, with no clear return date provided. Chiesa is expected to operate primarily as an attacking option off the bench once fit, so his absence should have limited impact on the starting XI.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half against Leeds Chiesa (illness) took one shot in 45 minutes as a substitute during Sunday's friendly matchup against Leeds United.

Impact Chiesa bounced back to the squad as expected after being sick for a short period and missing a prior offseason game. The talented attacker scored one goal in another friendly game in July, but he hasn't been involved in the score sheet in official action since January, serving mostly as a depth option. For now, he'll need to make the most of his limited opportunities whenever there's rotation or playing time management for starting attackers such as Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, while contending also with new signing Victor Munoz.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly through illness Chiesa has been excluded from the squad for Wednesday's pre-season match against Wrexham due to illness, Paul Gorst of the Liverpool Echo reports.

Impact Chiesa is likely to be dealing with a minor ailment, even though his participation in offseason action may continue to be limited given that he's usually a bench option when all of the squad's main attackers are available. He did feature in a previous friendly game versus Sunderland, where he scored one of the team's four goals. The event of a prolonged absence for the Italian would lead to increased playing time for potential starters Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Chiesa 'determined' to stay at Liverpool after Arne Slot exit as he seeks to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

Federico Chiesa is reportedly ready to fight for his future at Liverpool following the departure of Arne Slot. Despite a frustrating spell o...

JUNE 15 • goal

Federico Chiesa 'determined' to stay at Liverpool after Arne Slot exit as he seeks to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

Alisson expected to stay at Liverpool amid Juventus links, claims Chiesa Alisson's future has been the subject of speculation in recent months, but Federico Chiesa does not expect him to leave Liverpool.

JUNE 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Five Potential Destinations for Federico Chiesa After Transfer Admission—Ranked Federico Chiesa has opened up on his frustrating 2025–26 campaign under Arne Slot.

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Liverpool player ratings vs Man Utd: Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister among Reds flops as another standout Dominik Szoboszlai display goes to waste

Liverpool lost out in a topsy-turvy game against Manchester United on Sunday, suffering a 3-2 defeat despite launching a second-half comebac...

MAY 3 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Man Utd: Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister among Reds flops as another standout Dominik Szoboszlai display goes to waste

Why Szoboszlai apologized to Liverpool fans before Champions League clash with PSG

Dominik Szoboszlai is widely considered Liverpool’s player of the season but he has found himself apologizing to the club supporters for what he described as a “misunderstanding.”

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Liverpool player ratings vs Man City: Another embarrassment for Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have shockers in FA Cup exit

Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on ma...

APRIL 4 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Man City: Another embarrassment for Arne Slot as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have shockers in FA Cup exit

Set to play FA Cup match Chiesa (undisclosed) is training and is an option for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Arne Slot. "And Federico indeed came back from the national tea...

Impact Chiesa came back from his national team after a slight injury but is already on the right side of fitness, as the attacker looks to already be cleared for Saturday. This comes after he took the field for training following his return to the club, having to watch the unfortunate end of Italy's World Cup dreams from in Liverpool. His addition gives the club a useful super sub in the attack, but he is unlikely to make much of a push for starting time, only starting once in 23 appearances this season while bagging two goals, although he has started in both FA Cup appearances thus far.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gattuso Cuts Chiesa As Italy Faces ‘No Alibis’ World Cup Playoff

Gennaro Gattuso said only "someone without blood in their veins" wouldn’t feel nerves as Italy pushes to World Cup.

MARCH 25 • FOX SPORTS

Gattuso Cuts Chiesa As Italy Faces ‘No Alibis’ World Cup Playoff

Not fit to play with Italy Chiesa (muscular) is not fit to feature for Italy, according to the FIGC.

Impact Chiesa was pulled from Italy's national squad after medical tests upon his arrival revealed muscular issues that left him unfit to play. The winger will now head back to England and look to get healthy over the next few weeks in hopes of being available for the Reds after the international break. That said, Chiesa has mostly been used as a bench piece this season under coach Arne Slot, so his absence is not expected to impact the starting XI.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah injury blow as Liverpool star ruled out of Brighton showdown

Liverpool have been dealt a significant setback as head coach Arne Slot confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss the upcoming trip to Brighton. The...

MARCH 20 • goal

Arne Slot confirms Mohamed Salah injury blow as Liverpool star ruled out of Brighton showdown

Should be available Sunday Chiesa (illness) is expected to train Friday and should be an option for Sunday's clash against Tottenham, according to coach Arne Slot. "I expect he feels better now, and he will...

Impact Chiesa missed the last match due to illness but is expected back in team training Friday as he feels better and should be available for Sunday's clash against Spurs. The Italian winger has mostly been limited to a bench role this season under coach Arne Slot. His return is unlikely to shake up the starting XI since Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah remain the preferred options on the wings.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alisson injury: Nightmare for Liverpool as No.1 goalkeeper ruled out of Galatasaray Champions League last-16 tie

Liverpool's Champions League ambitions have been rocked by the news that Alisson will miss the first leg of their last-16 clash against Gala...

MARCH 9 • goal

Alisson injury: Nightmare for Liverpool as No.1 goalkeeper ruled out of Galatasaray Champions League last-16 tie

Out for UCL clash Chiesa (undisclosed) is not included in the squad for the Champions League first leg against Galatasaray, the club announced.

Impact Chiesa did not train Monday for undisclosed reasons and will not be in the squad for the Champions League first leg against Galatasaray. The forward has mostly served in a substitute role this season, logging just 24 minutes across the last four matches in all competitions, so his absence should not significantly impact the team.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Anfield rises for Mohamed Salah! Egyptian king receives standing ovation after shining in FA Cup win

Liverpool are by no means back to their best. And nor is Mohamed Salah. But there were enough positive signs from both in Saturday night's 3...

FEBRUARY 14 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Anfield rises for Mohamed Salah! Egyptian king receives standing ovation after shining in FA Cup win

Liverpool player ratings vs Sunderland: Virgil van Dijk leads from the front to return Reds to winning ways as Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz excel

Liverpool closed the gap on those above them in the Premier League's top-five race as Virgil van Dijk's header secured a 1-0 win over Sunder...

FEBRUARY 11 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Sunderland: Virgil van Dijk leads from the front to return Reds to winning ways as Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz excel

Nets off bench Chiesa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 6-0 win versus Qarabag.

Impact Chiesa came off the bench for the final 14 minutes of Wednesday's clash and scored. The attacking midfielder has struggled for any sort of sizeable role during his time with Liverpool, despite scoring at a very efficient pace when given chances. It seems unlikely that manager Arne Slot sees a big role for Chiesa in the coming months though.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool Secures Top-3 Seed In Champions League Knockout Phase With 6-0 Thrashing

Liverpool may be struggling in the Premier League but they're a very different side in the Champions League, as they underlined on Wednesday...

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Liverpool Secures Top-3 Seed In Champions League Knockout Phase With 6-0 Thrashing

On bench midweek Chiesa (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's game versus Qarabag.

Impact Chiesa will be an option going forward and could see some minutes as either Mohamed Salah's or Florian Wirtz's backup Wednesday. However, Chiesa has made just four appearances so far in 2026, failing to score or assist across 79 minutes of play, so his fantasy value might be limited until he regains form.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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