Overview
- Federico Chiesa withdrew from Liverpool’s matchday squad in Marseille after a warm-up injury, leaving Arne Slot short of attacking options on the bench.
- Liverpool’s stance remains that he will not be sold in January, with discussions only entertained for a permanent transfer valued in the €15–20m range.
- Juventus have de-prioritised a winter move for Chiesa and are now targeting Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daniel Maldini, according to multiple reports.
- Chiesa has had limited minutes this season, including during Mohamed Salah’s AFCON absence, and Salah has now returned to the squad.
- Several reports point to a potential summer departure, with claims he would accept reduced wages to return to Italy, while some commentary suggests any late-window twist would depend on Salah’s situation.