Federico Chiesa, the new signing at Liverpool, has been dealing with an injury. He picked up the injury in training and is currently unavailable to play against Bologna on Wednesday. Despite training yesterday, he is not expected to play due to the injury, which is a pity for both him and the team as he was looking forward to a Champions League night against an Italian team.
2. Diogo Jota's Training Absence
Diogo Jota, another key player, missed two training sessions after taking a heavy blow to his foot during the 2-1 win over Wolves. Although the scan results came back clear, he sat out training as a precaution. He is expected to be available for the match against Bologna.
3. Chiesa's Slow Start at Liverpool
Chiesa made his first start in the EFL Cup against West Ham last week, where he picked up an assist for Diogo Jota. However, he has since been sidelined, missing the game against Bologna and playing only 20 minutes of Premier League action this season. Despite his talent, he is likely to play a backup role this year given Liverpool's stacked attack.
4. Harvey Elliott's Injury Update
Harvey Elliott remains out with an ankle issue, having managed just eight minutes of play so far this season. There are no fresh updates on his condition, but it's possible that he could return after the international break.
5. Kostas Tsimikas as Competition for Robertson
Andy Robertson was forced off late on against Wolves after sustaining a heavy challenge. Kostas Tsimikas is in competition with Robertson at left-back, providing an alternative option for the team.
6. Darwin Nunez's Return to the Squad
Darwin Nunez, who missed the Wolves game due to illness, is back with the squad and in contention to replace Diogo Jota in the lineup for the tricky away fixture at Selhurst Park.
7. Arne Slot's Expectations for Chiesa's Return
Arne Slot has expressed that it's difficult to predict when Chiesa will return to the team due to the recent injury. However, he is not expecting Chiesa to be out for a very long period of time and is hopeful that he will be back in action soon.
8. Impact on Liverpool's Form
Liverpool, currently sitting at the top of the Premier League, will look to maintain their strong form despite these injuries. With Chiesa's status uncertain, Slot may lean on Diogo Jota to replace Darwin Nunez in the lineup for this challenging away fixture.
9. Managerial Strategy Under Arne Slot
Arne Slot has shown adaptability in managing his team's injuries. He has emphasized the importance of having a deep squad to handle such situations, ensuring that the team remains competitive even with key players out injured.
