Here is a paraphrased version: — “I wouldn’t be shocked” – Fabrizio Romano suggests a possible unexpected January departure for a Liverpool player.
Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest on Federico Chiesa’s situation at Liverpool.
The Italian winger made a bright start to the season, often impressing when brought on as a substitute, but he still hasn’t managed to secure regular minutes under Arne Slot.
Chiesa was strongly linked with a summer exit, yet he ultimately chose to remain at Anfield to fight for his place. So far, that decision hasn’t paid off. Despite Slot rating his attitude and performances, the lack of consistent game time remains a problem.
Chiesa frustrated by limited minutes
Slot continues to rely on Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo in the wide roles, and even during Liverpool’s recent dip in form, Chiesa hasn’t been given many opportunities to play.
If nothing changes soon, a January departure is possible. Romano has suggested that interest from Serie A clubs could return when the transfer window reopens.
Speaking on the Here We Go podcast, Romano said:
> “It’s been a strange start for Chiesa. At the start of the summer he was ready to leave, then plans changed with Slot and the club.
His intention now is to stay at Liverpool until the end of the season and then evaluate things. When Chiesa says publicly he wants to fight for his place, he really means it.
But he also needs to play. If that doesn’t happen, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Italian clubs come back in January. For now, both Liverpool and Chiesa want to continue together, so a move won’t be easy – but the situation depends on his game time over the next two months.”
Future still unclear
Chiesa is determined to earn a spot in Italy’s squad ahead of next year’s World Cup, which makes regular football crucial. If he continues to sit on the bench, he may be forced to rethink his future.
Many Liverpool fans admire his impact when he does play, but from a career standpoint, Chiesa is growing dissatisfied. Slot’s reluctance to involve him more — even when others are struggling — has raised questions about where he fits in the manager’s plans.
Unless something changes soon, a winter transfer saga may be on the horizon.
