Federico Chiesa Left Out of Liverpool’s Pre-Season Squad Amid Expected Exit

Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool’s 29-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, amid growing speculation that the Italian forward could leave the club this summer.

Chiesa, who joined from Juventus last season, struggled for regular minutes at Anfield due to injury setbacks and competition in the forward line. With playing time limited under Arne Slot, the decision to omit him from the tour appears to signal an impending departure. Several clubs in Italy, including Inter Milan and Napoli, as well as Turkish sides, are reportedly monitoring his situation.

Despite limited opportunities, Chiesa showed flashes of quality in training and domestic cup appearances. However, with Italy’s national team manager encouraging him to seek regular playing time ahead of future tournaments, a move away from Liverpool seems increasingly likely. The 26-year-old has also indicated that while he enjoys being at the club, discussions about his future are ongoing.

Liverpool's pre-season squad features a mix of experienced players and new signings, underlining the club's intent to build a balanced and competitive side for the upcoming season.

Liverpool's 29-man Pre-Season Squad:

Goalkeepers:

Alisson Becker

Giorgi Mamardashvili

Freddie Woodman

Ármin Pécsi

Kornel Misciur

Defenders:

Virgil van Dijk

Ibrahima Konaté

Joe Gomez

Conor Bradley

Jeremie Frimpong

Milos Kerkez

Andy Robertson

Kostas Tsimikas

Luca Stephenson

Midfielders:

Ryan Gravenberch

Dominik Szoboszlai

Curtis Jones

Wataru Endō

Trey Nyoni

Tyler Morton

Harvey Elliott

Alexis Mac Allister

Forwards:

Mohamed Salah

Florian Wirtz

Cody Gakpo

Luis Díaz

Darwin Núñez

Ben Doak

Rio Ngumoha

Notably, Chiesa and Jayden Danns were excluded from the squad traveling to Hong Kong and Japan. Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton, who featured in England’s U21 Euro triumph, return to the squad after an extended break.

Liverpool’s pre-season continues with friendlies against AC Milan in Hong Kong on July 26 and Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan on July 30, followed by a double-header at Anfield and the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace.

Chiesa's exclusion further fuels talk of a summer exit, with the transfer window still open and interest from multiple clubs.