Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest update on the future of Federico Chiesa, with the Liverpool forward not pictured in training
The future of Federico Chiesa has come under fresh scrutiny with the summer transfer window entering its final stages, but the latest update does not suggest that the forward is on the verge of leaving Anfield.
The Italy international has been linked with a possible move away from Liverpool after struggling for regular playing time during his first two seasons at the club.
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Interest from Italy has also been reported, while Spanish side Valencia have emerged as another potential option in recent days.
Chiesa, however, appeared to have a chance to start a new chapter under Andoni Iraola after the Liverpool head coach took charge this summer.
The 28-year-old scored in the 4-2 pre-season victory over Sunderland and said in July that he was happy at Liverpool and wanted to focus on working under his new manager.
He has also been used in a more central attacking role during pre-season, with Iraola deploying him as a striker against Sunderland.
That development offered Chiesa another route into the Liverpool team after a difficult period under Arne Slot.
However, Chiesa’s absence from the recent Liverpool training has naturally raised questions about whether his future could be changing again.
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has moved to clarify the situation and has stressed that there is currently no indication that the player is preparing to leave the club.
According to Romano, Chiesa was not training with Liverpool because he has a physical issue that needs to be assessed.
“Federico Chiesa not training with Liverpool today is not a sign that he is about to join an Italian club or leave. He has a physical issue that needs to be assessed. For now, that is the situation. If the issue proves minor and opportunities emerge before the end of the window, we will report them.”
The update provides an important distinction as speculation continues to surround the forward. Romano’s information indicates that the immediate concern is Chiesa’s fitness rather than negotiations over a move.
That does not completely rule out a transfer before the window closes.
If the physical issue proves to be minor and an opportunity emerges for Chiesa before the end of the window, developments could still follow.