Report: Federico Chiesa Nears Liverpool Return After International Break
The short version
- Federico Chiesa could return for Liverpool after the international break, per This is Anfield.
- Chiesa may feature for Liverpool's U21s in the EFL Trophy against Chesterfield.
- Hugo Ekitike and Connor Bradley remain sidelined and are not expected back until late in the year.
- Andoni Iraola is in his first season as Liverpool head coach.
A report says Federico Chiesa could be back in contention for Liverpool after the upcoming international break.
Liverpool may soon welcome back attacker Federico Chiesa. According to a report from This is Anfield, the Italian could return to availability once the international break concludes.
The report adds that Chiesa could even appear for Liverpool's U21 side in the EFL Trophy, in the team's second group-stage fixture against Chesterfield.
Chiesa's potential return comes as Liverpool continue adjusting to new head coach Andoni Iraola, who took over after Arne Slot's tenure. While the source suggests the team's performances have not been spectacular, it describes a clear improvement over last season.
Liverpool are currently without Hugo Ekitike and Connor Bradley through injury. The pair are not expected back until around the end of the year.