Liverpool are likely to be without Federico Chiesa for their upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds, who will head to London for the early kick-off, continue their strong start under new manager Arne Slot. Slot, who took over after Jurgen Klopp’s departure last season, has seamlessly transitioned into his role and successfully steered Liverpool to the top of the table. With 15 points, they remain unbeaten in their first five games of the season, and the Dutch manager will be aiming to extend this run to six matches when they face Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace.
Unfortunately, Liverpool’s summer signing, Chiesa, may not be available for the game due to an injury. The Italian winger, who joined the club from Juventus in a deal worth £12.5 million, has been dealing with fitness issues, which could keep him out of the squad for this crucial fixture. During an interview with Hayters TV, reporter Nazira Yusuf confirmed the news, with Arne Slot stating that Chiesa hasn’t been able to participate in training for the past few days. “He hasn’t trained the last few days. Still a doubt to face Crystal Palace,” Slot mentioned, casting serious doubts over the player’s involvement in the upcoming match.
Chiesa’s potential absence will be a concern for Liverpool supporters. When the club signed him over the summer, there were some concerns about his history of injuries, and this latest setback will do little to ease those fears. Chiesa’s time at Juventus was plagued by injuries, including a serious ACL tear that sidelined him for nearly a year. This history of fitness struggles was considered a risk by Liverpool, though the club hoped that with proper management, Chiesa could regain his best form and avoid lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Despite this injury concern, Slot has already suggested that he may leave Chiesa out of the squad for the trip to Crystal Palace. However, the manager remains optimistic that the winger could recover in time for their next big game, which will be against Chelsea after the international break. In Chiesa’s absence, Liverpool still possess considerable attacking depth, with players like Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez available to lead the front line. Slot will look to maintain the team’s momentum and build on their early season success as they continue to compete at the top of the Premier League table.
Chiesa’s situation will be closely monitored, with Liverpool fans hopeful that his injury issues don’t persist and that he can make a full recovery to contribute to the team’s title ambitions this season.