US EditionFederico Chiesa Decision Revealed with Big Admission on Liverpool Star
- Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has opted to remain with Liverpool FC to continue training during the international break, Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso confirmed on Monday after Chiesa made himself unavailable for Italy's final two World Cup qualifiers.
- Citing readiness concerns, the player said he does not feel 100% and wants to be at 100% before rejoining Italy; he has not featured for Italy since the European Championships, Gattuso said.
- The 28-year-old has scored twice and provided three assists in 12 appearances for Liverpool this season but has struggled to establish himself as a consistent starter under Arne Slot.
- The Italians travel to Moldova on Thursday and then face Norway in Milan on Sunday, with automatic qualification at stake and Norway leading Group I with 18 points.
- Gattuso said Chiesa is dealing with some 'problems' and indicated this is not the first time such an explanation has been given, as he continues training with Liverpool this month.
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Federico Chiesa refuses call-up to national team due to 'problems' amid Reds struggles
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has refused to join Italy for their crucial World Cup qualifying matches, with Gennaro Gattuso revealing the player cited personal "problems" as the reason for his withdrawal.The Azzurri boss confirmed during Monday's press conference that the 27-year-old had turned down the opportunity to represent his country in the upcoming fixtures against Moldova and Norway.Gattuso, who played a key playing role in Italy's …
Liverpool's Chiesa declined Italy call-up, says Gattuso
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has made himself unavailable for Italy's final two World Cup qualifiers this week, coach Gennaro Gattuso said on Monday.The Italians, who failed to qualify for the last two World Cups, travel to face Moldova on Thursday before a showdown with group leaders Norway in Milan on
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that striker Federico Chiesa has once again refused to play for the Azzurri. The Liverpool winger has once again refused to play for Italy, as he did last month. "I speak to him sometimes. We have to respect the decision and the problem that each one has. We know very well what we say to each other and I have to respect what the player tells me. I can't say anything else." The reporters wanted to double-c…
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