Chiesa’s Liverpool Struggles Spark Growing Interest from Serie A
Pressure Mounts as Chiesa’s Game Time Shrinks
Federico Chiesa’s arrival last summer was framed as a fresh start, a chance to re-establish his status after a difficult final period at Juventus. Instead, the Italian forward finds himself at a crossroads far earlier than expected. As reported by Fichajes, his situation at Liverpool has entered “a decisive phase”, with the next few weeks set to determine whether his future remains in England or returns to familiar territory in Serie A.
Chiesa moved with the ambition of playing regularly, rediscovering form and pushing for a guaranteed place in Italy’s national team. Those goals remain distant. His contribution so far amounts to just 164 minutes across Premier League and Champions League matches, alongside two appearances in the Carabao Cup. The early exit from that competition removed one of the few platforms where he might have earned rhythm and confidence.
Fichajes summarised the problem clearly, stating: “Italian forward has not managed to fit in at Liverpool”. That line resonates strongly because it reflects what supporters have seen. Liverpool’s schedule has been busy, injuries have created opportunities, and yet Chiesa’s role has barely shifted.
Slot’s System and Chiesa’s Diminishing Role
Arne Slot’s tactical structure has been built on cohesion, vertical intensity and predictable attacking rotations. Chiesa, who thrives when allowed to drive at defenders and operate in space, has struggled to carve out his niche within that framework. The report explains that “Slot has used him almost exclusively as a desperate option to change matches in the final stages”.
This speaks volumes. A player once trusted to shape matches is now reduced to an occasional spark off the bench. Fichajes add that “Chiesa knows that another signing would make his future at Anfield even more difficult”, a reference to Liverpool’s ongoing recruitment strategy. With Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitiké already added in the summer window, plans to pursue another winger only tighten the squeeze.
It is not hard to see why the Italian has begun to reassess. Without regular minutes, development stalls and international relevance fades. Every forward depends on rhythm, and Chiesa has had none.
Serie A Clubs Prepare Their Move
While his Liverpool status weakens, interest in Italy grows stronger by the week. Fichajes state that “in Serie A his name is gaining strength”, with Inter, AC Milan, Napoli and Roma all monitoring developments.
Inter see him as a wide threat capable of unsettling full backs and adding extra dynamism to their attacking transitions. Milan view him as a complementary piece for their existing wide options, believing his directness would bring balance. Napoli, disappointed by recent performances on the flanks, value his experience and style. Roma, meanwhile, crave speed and unpredictability, both qualities Chiesa has demonstrated at his best.
A player who has struggled for rhythm in England is still viewed as a difference maker in Italy. That alone signals how much his reputation endures in Serie A.
Decision Looms Ahead of the January Window
The winter window now looms as the decisive moment. If Liverpool continue to use Chiesa sparingly, the player will have ample justification to push for a move. The report closes with the assessment that “the most logical path is to return to his country”. Given how entrenched his situation has become, that path feels increasingly plausible.
Chiesa’s talent has never been in doubt. What he has lacked is continuity, trust and the right environment to rebuild. Italy offers familiarity, tactical clarity and the chance to be central again. Liverpool, despite their best intentions, have not been able to provide that.
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This report is frustrating but not surprising. Fans hoped Chiesa would become a key figure, a new attacking option capable of changing tight matches and offering something different on the flanks. Instead, they have watched a proven international become a fringe player without any meaningful run of form. That disappointment stems partly from the belief that he was never given the platform to succeed.
Supporters feel the club’s use of Chiesa has been inconsistent. When Liverpool have struggled to break teams down, a player of his qualities might have helped, yet he was often introduced too late to build momentum. Many fans argue that Slot’s strict system left little room for improvisation, and Chiesa’s strengths have always leaned on instinct, pace and direct running.
There is also frustration at the timing. With the team needing depth and solutions during a demanding phase, losing another attacking option would feel avoidable. Seeing four Italian clubs prepare approaches only heightens the sense that Liverpool failed to maximise the talent they brought in.
If he leaves in January, supporters will view it as an opportunity wasted, not just a transfer that did not work.
