Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti has said he would welcome Federico Chiesa leaving Liverpool for a return to Serie A. Chiesa has struggled for game time since moving to Anfield from Juventus in a £12million move last summer as he adapts to the demands of playing in the Premier League.

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has received some advice on his future from the Italy boss. Meanwhile, a transfer decision at club level has already been made.

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa sprinted onto the pitch to join Harvey Elliott as the youngster celebrated his match-winning strike against Lille in the Champions League

Liverpool star Federico Chiesa could be set to be handed more minutes by Arne Slot following his impressive cameo in the Champions League victory over Lille on Tuesday night. The Reds faithful thought their club had secured an absolute bargain last summer when the former Juventus man joined the club for just £12.5 million.

Liverpool fans have noticed something different about Federico Chiesa in the latest training photos ahead of their Champions League clash on Tuesday.

Liverpool cruise into the fourth round with a comfortable win over Accrington Stanley. All four goals – scored by Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa – had a touch of class, and there was also an eye-catching debut from the 16-year-old left winger Rio Ngumoha.

Federico Chiesa has been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool, but the Italian may have something else on his mind now.

Liverpool have emerged from their mid-season “blip” (if it can be called that) in strong form. A draw at Nottingham Forest was followed with a dramatic late win at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford,