Chiesa gets Italy call, but Liverpool fans angry as Slot ignores him again
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Federico Chiesa was called up for Italy’s World Cup play-offs, but Liverpool fans were left bemused and angry by Arne Slot’s decision to snub him against Brighton.
The attacking winger had not been in the Azzurri for several months, as he asked Gennaro Gattuso to leave him out until he managed to regain full fitness with regular playing time at Anfield.
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Chiesa not getting a chance at Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 01: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool is challenged by Pascal Struijk of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on January 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
That doesn’t seem to be happening, and he received another sign that it won’t change when he was forced to watch from the bench as Hugo Ekitike went off injured in the opening minutes against Brighton, only for midfielder Curtis Jones to be introduced instead.
It didn’t pay off for Slot, as Liverpool lost 2-1 and the fans raged online against his decision to ignore Chiesa yet again until the final 13 minutes of the match.
Chiesa has now made 31 competitive appearances for Liverpool so far this season, contributing three goals and three assists.
However, he played a total 660 minutes of football, with only four starts this term.