It is "more simple" to understand why Chiesa is missing as he "missed a whole pre-season" and Slot said: "Going to a league where intensity is higher than the Italian league makes it difficult for him to make the step up to the intensity levels of the team."

Arne Slot has made a surprise inclusion to his travelling squad against RB Leipzig. Liverpool are set to travel to Germany in their next game in the Champions League and will face a familiar foe.The

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota will miss the Reds' trip to face RB Leipzig as Conor Bradley and Federico Chiesa were ruled out. The Merseysiders will look to extend their faultless record in this season's Champions League following on from victories against AC Milan and Bologna as they travel to Germany.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says Federico Chiesa’s injury issues are linked to missing pre-season and adjusting to the greater intensity of English football. The £12.5million summer signing from Juventus has only played 78 minutes for the club across three appearances since making the move from Italy.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot previewed his side's match against RB Leipzig and discussed the Reds' form and injury status ahead of Wednesday's Champions League outing in Germany

Liverpool press conference live coverage including injury and team news as Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of the Champions League clash with RB Leipzig

Federico Chiesa will miss Liverpool's Champions League clash at RB Leipzig on Wednesday night as Arne Slot provided an update on the Reds' injury situation.

Arne Slot expects Chelsea to regularly challenge for the Premier League title ‘in the coming years’ after admitting they ‘dominated’ his Liverpool side for large spells at Anfield. Liverpool continued their superb start to the 2024-25 season with a 2-1 win over Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea on Sunday.