Chiesa is a doubt for Liverpool’s opening home game of the Premier League.
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Full name: Liverpool Football Club Nickname: The Reds Founded: 3 June 1892 Ground: Anfield Owner: Fenway Sports Group Chairman: Tom Werner Head coach: Andoni Iraola League: Premier League Season 2025-26: 5th rank Website: liverpoolfc.com Liverpool Football Club is in the… Read More about LIVERPOOL
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is a doubt for their first home game of the new season against Nottingham Forest. He missed the opening match against Newcastle United with a fitness issue, as per latest injury news.
Federico Chiesa misses Liverpool opener
As reported by Standard Sport, Liverpool left it late to rescue a point in their opening league game of the new season as they drew 2-2 with Newcastle at St James’ Park. Trailing 2-1 in the sixth minute of added time, Victor Munoz burst into the box and was brought down by Lewis Hall. The referee awarded Liverpool a penalty, with Dominik Szoboszlai stepping up to score with the final kick of the game.
However, Liverpool also picked up an injury concern during the match, with Chiesa missing the trip to Newcastle. The Italian was left out of the squad after experiencing a fitness issue that forced him to miss training earlier in the week. His absence reduced Liverpool’s attacking options for their opening match of the campaign.
Chiesa’s absence could become more important if Liverpool struggle to create chances against Forest. The Italian can operate in several attacking positions and gives the manager another option when trying to change the game from the bench. His availability could also affect Iraola’s plans for the weekend. With Liverpool facing a busy football schedule in the weeks ahead, keeping their attacking players fit will be important.
Federico Chiesa’s stats for the 2025/26 season at Liverpool, as per FOTMOB:
Competition Appearances Goals Assists Chances Created
Premier League 26 2 1 3
FA Cup 3 0 0 1
EFL Cup 2 0 2 4
Champions League 5 1 0 –
Chiesa fitness concern continues
Liverpool have yet to receive a clear indication of when Chiesa will return to action. The winger’s absence was confirmed when Liverpool announced their starting line-up at St James’ Park. He had already missed training during the week because of the issue. It raised concerns over his availability for the opening games.
New head coach Andoni Iraola was asked about Chiesa after the match but did not provide an update on the player’s condition. That leaves Chiesa’s involvement against Nottingham Forest uncertain. Liverpool will hope the Italian can recover in time to feature at Anfield. His return will depend on how he responds to the injury in the coming days.
His potential absence would be another challenge for Iraola as he looks to settle into his new role and prepare Liverpool for their first home game of the season. Liverpool’s medical staff will continue to assess Chiesa before deciding whether he can resume full training. The club are unlikely to take unnecessary risks with the forward so early in the campaign.
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Liverpool prepare for Forest test
Liverpool will take encouragement from their ability to fight back twice against Newcastle, but Iraola will also want his side to improve after conceding two goals. The late equaliser gave Liverpool a valuable point away from home, but the manager will know that his team must be more consistent against Forest.
Chiesa could provide another attacking option if he returns to full fitness. The forward offers experience and creativity and could give Liverpool greater depth in the final third. For now, though, the Italian remains a doubt. Liverpool will continue to monitor his condition throughout the week before making a decision on whether he can return to the squad. The Reds will hope Chiesa can recover quickly as they prepare for their first home game of the new Premier League campaign.
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