Iraola Doesn't Rate and Liverpool Must Put Federico Chiesa on sale

Liverpool must put Federico Chiesa on sale after manager Iraola publicly stated he doesn’t rate the 28‑year‑old forward. The Italian, who arrived in the summer of 2024 for a £10 million fee on a £120,000‑a‑week contract, has struggled with injuries and has yet to feature this term.

Chiesa's troubled spell at Liverpool

Chiesa managed only nine starts from fifty total appearances, a clear sign of his limited impact. Persistent injury problems kept him sidelined during the opening months and have returned this season, leaving him with zero minutes played so far. Consequently, he was omitted from Liverpool’s Champions League squad for the upcoming group matches.

Iraola’s lack of confidence means the club is expected to list the forward for sale in the January window. The manager’s comment that he “doesn’t rate” Chiesa underscores the urgency of the decision. A sale would also free up wages and a squad place for new signings.

Liverpool’s transfer agenda for 2027 already includes a hunt for a central midfielder after Curtis Jones’s summer exit. Senior correspondent Ben Jacobs confirmed contact with Monaco’s Lamine Camara, while interest also extends to Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and AS Roma’s Manu Kone. The Reds also chased right‑wing options Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh, but no deal materialised before the window closed.

Further concerns loom over the back‑line, with contracts of goalkeeper Alisson and defender Virgil van Dijk due to expire in 2027 and no extensions agreed. Should full‑back Conor Bradley fail to regain fitness, a new right‑back will be required, and Milos Kerkez may need to share left‑back duties.

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The report, via Reuters, suggests Chiesa could be back available for Iraola as early as the Sunday clash against Manchester City, but his exclusion from the Champions League roster means he will miss the next group games. Liverpool are therefore likely to confirm his sale before the winter transfer deadline.