Federico Chiesa Decision Puts Liverpool Future in Spotlight

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool career continues to drift in uncertain waters, and the latest reporting from Gazzetta dello Sport has sharpened the focus on what comes next. The Italian outlet deserves credit for breaking a story that feels as significant for Liverpool as it does for Juventus.

Signed in 2024 for £12m, Chiesa arrived with pedigree and expectation. Instead, his time at Anfield has been defined by frustration. 

Under Arne Slot, Chiesa has struggled to become more than a peripheral figure and despite featuring more regularly this season, his future remains uncertain.

Limited Trust Under Arne Slot

Slot’s usage of Chiesa tells its own story. With just one Premier League start this season, it’s clear where he ranks in the pecking order. For a winger entering what should be his prime at 28, that lack of trust is striking.

Liverpool have consistently briefed that Chiesa remains an important figure in the squad but the numbers undermine that message. 

Juventus Return Gains Momentum

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chiesa is willing to return to his former side Juventus. That willingness appears rooted in unfinished business, especially after being booted out of the door just 18 months ago.

Importantly though, the head coach at the time, Thiago Motta, is no longer at the club.

Transfer Deal Could Define January Window

Liverpool face a decision. Chiesa earns around £150k per week and is tied down until 2028. Reports suggest that Juventus would prefer a loan move with a potential buyout clause, but Liverpool would only contemplate a permanent deal with a guaranteed fee.

Either way, momentum is building towards an exit, whether that be now or in the summer.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

As a Liverpool fan, this report lands uncomfortably close to home. Chiesa feels like a gamble that never truly got a fair run. One Premier League start all season is alarming, especially for a team that often struggles to break down low blocks. 

There is also unease about timing. Liverpool are champions, but margins stay fine. Letting Chiesa go in January, even on loan, risks leaving the squad short if injuries bite or form dips. Supporters remember seasons where depth decided titles, not star names.

If Chiesa does leave, many fans will feel this was an opportunity missed rather than a problem solved. The anxiety comes from wondering whether Liverpool are moving too quickly, or whether this chapter simply never aligned with Slot’s vision.