Federico Chiesa misses Liverpool training amid ongoing transfer speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Federico Chiesa missed Liverpool training on Wednesday due to a minor fitness issue, leading to renewed speculation about his future. Fabrizio Romano clarified that there are currently no negotiations regarding a transfer back to Italy. Chiesa, who has struggled for consistency since joining Liverpool, played in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Como rather than the prior match against Anfield. The coach, Andoni Iraola, is expected to provide an update on Chiesa’s fitness ahead of the upcoming game against Newcastle on Sunday.
- •Chiesa missed training on August 20 due to a minor fitness issue.
- •Romano states no imminent transfer negotiations for Chiesa with Italian clubs.
- •Chiesa played in a friendly against Como prior to missing training.
- •Further updates on his fitness expected from coach Iraola before Newcastle match.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano issues Federico Chiesa update after Liverpool forward missed training
"Fabrizio Romano has sought to clarify that there’s nothing to suggest Federico Chiesa is on the verge of leaving Liverpool, despite the forward missing training on Wednesday.Barely a week goes by wi...
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