Why does Italy need Chiesa Jr. to leave Liverpool as soon as possible?

After Slot coached Liverpool, Chiesa Jr. did not find a stable position in the first team. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Italian football needs its own stars to return to the national league and get stable playing time.

Chiesa Jr. did not enter Liverpool's preseason lineup, while other teammates headed to Asia and will have a friendly match against AC Milan in Hong Kong, China this Saturday night.

Chiesa Jr. played only 466 minutes in this match last season, and her prospects for Liverpool in the 25-26 season are not optimistic. In fact, in the four events that Liverpool participated in last season, his playing time did not exceed 135 minutes.

Since the 2024 European Cup, Chiesa has never played in Italy again before joining Liverpool. So for the 27-year-old striker, a transfer leaving Anfield looks like his only way to return to the national team.

At the first press conference after joining Italy in June, Gattuso also said: "I told Chiesa little, he needs to find a way to gain a foothold and get a stable playing time. This applies to everyone."

At the best in form, Chiesa little, is a very useful player in the Italian team. He plays as a winger or second striker at Liverpool, where Italy lacks quality substitutes.

In the midfield position, Tonali, Barrera, Vlatesi, Ricci, Rovila and Casadai compete for the main position. The central defender position is similar, with Bastoni, Calafiori, Buongiorno and Di Lorenzo competing, while Dimarco, Cambiaso and Belanova ensure there are multiple options for the wingback position.

But in terms of the candidates for the forward position, the Italian team seems a little stretched, which is why a healthy and stable Chiesa is so important to the national team.

Luckily, there are several Serie A clubs who have become interested in him. These include Naples, who are still looking for new wingers after introducing Noah Lang. Atlanta is also looking for a replacement for Lukeman.