Federico Chiesa is considering a return to Juventus after struggling to establish himself at Liverpool since his move from the Italian club. The forward, who has scored 83 goals in his career, has managed just five goals for Liverpool and has spent much of his time on the bench or sidelined by injury.
Chiesa joined Liverpool with the expectation of backing up Mohamed Salah, but injuries and a lack of opportunities under both Arne Slot and current manager Andoni Iraola have limited his impact. According to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, Chiesa is thinking about leaving Anfield to regain regular playing time and push for a spot back in the Italian national team under Roberto Mancini.
The report states, “Federico Chiesa, a striker born in 1997, has been lost since leaving Juventus and moving to Liverpool. The player is considering a return to the Azzurri.” It adds that with 18 months remaining on his Liverpool contract, Chiesa needs to find consistency in minutes and performance, either at Liverpool or elsewhere, to have a chance of rejoining the national squad in time for the March 2027 fixtures.
Chiesa’s difficulties at Liverpool have been compounded by his long-term injury at the start of the season. Even before that, he struggled to break into the starting XI, falling behind players like Lewis Koumas in the pecking order. His omission from Liverpool’s Champions League squad this season further suggests he is not in Iraola’s immediate plans.
Liverpool underwent significant changes over the summer, bringing in four new players and moving on several regular starters as they seek to rebuild following Slot’s dismissal. While the new signings have settled in well, the club still faces questions over its squad depth and balance.
Chiesa’s lack of game time and goals since joining Liverpool contrasts sharply with his career before the transfer. The forward’s tally of 83 career goals, mostly scored for Juventus, underlines how little he has contributed at Anfield. His situation reflects the challenges Liverpool face in integrating new players while maintaining Champions League competitiveness.
With the January transfer window approaching, Liverpool could permit Chiesa to leave if he pushes for a move. Allowing him to exit might also free up space in their Champions League squad and give the player a better chance to revive his career. For now, no official confirmation has come from Liverpool or Chiesa’s representatives about any transfer plans, but the Italian media update puts his future into question.
Liverpool will want to assess their options carefully as they aim to get back to winning ways domestically and in Europe. The club’s decision on Chiesa will be among the first significant tests of Iraola’s transfer policy in the coming months.
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