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Liverpool confirm 29-man squad for Asia tour as Federico Chiesa absence explained - Liverpool Echo

HONG KONG, JUL 20 – Liverpool's 29-man squad begins Asia tour without Federico Chiesa, who is sidelined due to a minor issue being evaluated by medical staff.

  • Liverpool manager Arne Slot has selected a group of 29 players for the team's upcoming pre-season trip to Asia, with the squad leaving England on Sunday evening to begin their matches in Hong Kong and Japan.
  • Federico Chiesa is the most notable absentee from the squad due to a minor fitness issue being assessed in Merseyside.
  • Chiesa found the net as Liverpool secured a 5-0 victory in a closed-door friendly match against Stoke City at their AXA Training Centre on July 20.
  • Liverpool will begin their Asia tour with a match against AC Milan on July 26 at Kai Tak Stadium and face Yokohama F. Marinos on July 30 in Japan.
  • Chiesa's future remains uncertain amid speculation of a return to Italy, while Liverpool continue preparations with a near full-strength squad.
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Liverpool Echo broke the news in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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