Football Italia reported that Federico Chiesa is moving closer to a Liverpool return after a muscular injury kept him out of the 2026-27 season so far. The same report said he has been training with a small group during the international break and is “doing a good job” in that work.
Liverpool are also said to be missing Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo, which narrows the available options in attack before Sunday’s Premier League match with Manchester City. Almost Signed analysis: that injury picture could open the door to a winger used centrally, but the report also notes Chiesa has not yet tested himself in a competitive match.
The specific consequence supported by the report is that Chiesa may be considered for a more advanced role once he is fit enough to return, rather than remaining a purely wide option. It does not confirm that he will play against Manchester City.
What remains unconfirmed
- Whether Chiesa will be involved against Manchester City.
- Whether Chiesa is fully match-ready after the injury.
- Whether Liverpool will use him centrally in the next match.