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The international break may have come at a good time for Liverpool, although that hasn’t prevented what feels like an interminable wait for the Reds to be back in action - especially if you’re one of the unfortunate players not to have been called up by your country.

Federico Chiesa has been in that very position for the last week or so.

The move to Anfield has not worked so far for the Italian, and his lack of game time has certainly not improved his chances of getting back in Luciano Spalletti’s setup.

In fact, the Italy boss has been outspoken about wanting Chiesa to move back to Serie A, despite having been frozen out by Thiago Motta at Juventus last year.

Despite the Carabao Cup ultimately ending in disappointment for Liverpool, the Italian was perhaps the only player other than Harvey Elliott to come away with any credit, having scored in stoppage time to give the Reds the faintest glimmer of hope against Newcastle.

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Federico Chiesa of Liverpool in conversation with Arne Slot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool FC at PSV Stadion.

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