Italian forward Federico Chiesa is unlikely to make his Liverpool debut against AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus for €12m plus €3m in add-ons on August 29, a day before the summer transfer window closed, ยูฟ่าเบท but has yet to make his debut for the Reds as he continues his recovery.
The Italy winger has not played for Juventus in pre-season. And was not in the Italy squad for last week’s UEFA Nations League campaign as coach Luciano Spalletti looks to get the player fit for his new club.
Chiesa was initially expected to make his Liverpool debut in Saturday’s Premier League clash. With Nottingham Forest and could continue in the first Champions League game of the season in midweek. But he was not named in Arne’s squad for either the start or the substitutes at Anfield.
As a result, it is unlikely that Slots will decide to name Chiesa for the UEFA Champions League game at AC Milan on Tuesday, September 17. And is likely to wait to make his Premier League debut at Anfield, welcoming Bournemouth on Saturday, September 21.
Chiesa was initially expected to make his Liverpool debut in Saturday’s Premier League clash. With Nottingham Forest and could continue in the first Champions League game of the season in midweek. But he was not named in Arne’s squad for either the start or the substitutes at Anfield.