Arne Slot has provided a fresh injury update on the fitness of Federico Chiesa ahead of the EFL Cup clash with Brighton, as his frustrating start to life in a Reds shirt continues.
The Italian moved to Anfield from Juventus in the summer transfer window, in a move that arguably came as a surprise to some, given the attacking depth already in the squad.
Chiesa has struggled to make an impact at Liverpool so far, however, featuring for just 18 minutes in the Premier League and earning just one start, coming in the EFL Cup.
Speaking on Tuesday ahead of the Reds’ cup trip to Brighton [via This Is Anfield], Slot admitted that he can’t say exactly when the 27-year-old will be available again:
It is too early to know if Liverpool’s gamble in signing Chiesa has paid off, but it is hard not to shrug off the feeling that those initial fears about him are coming true.
Hopefully, it is also a case of Slot managing him carefully, having not had a proper pre-season in the summer and still getting him used to his playing style, but frustration is now understandably growing among the fanbase.
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