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‘He does not feel at 100 per cent’: Gattuso on Chiesa absence from Italy squad
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been left out of the latest international squad because he is still not fully fit.
Chiesa, who has been absent from Italy’s recent selections, was not included for the upcoming fixtures against Estonia and Israel. Speaking at a press conference, Gattuso explained: “The Chiesa issue is very simple. I talk to my players a lot, and I want to make that clear, a lot.
“I speak every week with Fede and he knows what I think of him, but I also have to respect what the player tells me. He does not feel at 100 per cent and wants to be at 100 per cent, that is the truth.”
The 27-year-old has had a challenging season for Liverpool so far. After missing most of last term, Chiesa has started only one game under Arne Slot this season but has contributed two goals and two assists.
He also missed Liverpool’s recent Champions League defeat to Galatasaray due to a minor injury, described by Slot as a ‘little niggle’ sustained in the previous game against Crystal Palace.
