Federico Chiesa omitted from Liverpool squad for pre-season tour of Far East
Published on Monday, 21 July 2025 at 8:26 am
Liverpool's highly anticipated pre-season preparations have hit an early snag with the confirmation that Italy international Federico Chiesa will not join the squad for their upcoming tour of the Far East. The dynamic winger, whose potential arrival or recent integration has generated considerable buzz among the Anfield faithful, will instead remain on Merseyside. The official word from the club is that Chiesa is dealing with a minor fitness issue, and the decision has been made to keep him at the AXA Training Centre for closer assessment and rehabilitation. This approach, according to sources close to the club, is designed to ensure his optimal recovery and readiness for the demanding season ahead.
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While described as "minor" any fitness setback during the crucial pre-season period can be a source of concernparticularly for a player of Chiesa's calibre who would be expected to play a pivotal role. Pre-season tours are not merely about commercial engagements; they are fundamental for building match fitnessintegrating new tactical systemsand fostering squad cohesion. For a player like Chiesawhether a recent high-profile acquisition or one returning to full fitnessmissing out on these initial training sessions and friendly matches with the main group could delay his full integration. The opportunity to bond with new teammatesunderstand the manager's tactical nuances on the pitchand adapt to the intensity of Premier League preparation is invaluable. His absence from the Far East leg means he will miss crucial minutes against international oppositionpotentially putting him a step behind his peers
Source: theathleticuk
