Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has received some advice on his future from the Italy boss. Meanwhile, a transfer decision at club level has already been made.

Italy national team coach Luciano Spalletti has said he would welcome Federico Chiesa leaving Liverpool for a return to Serie A. Chiesa has struggled for game time since moving to Anfield from Juventus in a £12million move last summer as he adapts to the demands of playing in the Premier League.

Liverpool star Federico Chiesa could be set to be handed more minutes by Arne Slot following his impressive cameo in the Champions League victory over Lille on Tuesday night. The Reds faithful thought their club had secured an absolute bargain last summer when the former Juventus man joined the club for just £12.5 million.

Liverpool have emerged from their mid-season “blip” (if it can be called that) in strong form. A draw at Nottingham Forest was followed with a dramatic late win at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford,

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa sprinted onto the pitch to join Harvey Elliott as the youngster celebrated his match-winning strike against Lille in the Champions League