Liverpool’s 2–2 draw with Fulham has reignited speculation about Federico Chiesa’s future, as the Italian winger once again found himself sidelined for most of the game despite Arne Slot’s squad being hit by several absences in attack.
The January transfer window is now open, and what happens on the pitch continues to influence off-field decisions. For players not featuring regularly, every match becomes a signal — and Chiesa’s limited involvement under Slot is beginning to draw serious attention.
Barely Ten Minutes for Chiesa at Craven Cottage
IlBianconero report that against Fulham, Chiesa was introduced only in the 85th minute, replacing Curtis Jones with the score locked at 1–1. Liverpool briefly took the lead through Cody Gakpo in stoppage time, but Fulham salvaged a point thanks to Harrison Reed’s dramatic late equaliser.
It was a frustrating evening for both the Reds — now two games without a win after some recent momentum — and for Chiesa, who had hoped for greater involvement given the depleted attack.
Slot’s Message Is Clear
What stands out most is that Chiesa’s limited minutes came despite a host of attacking absences. Mohamed Salah is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak remain sidelined through injury. Even with these gaps, Slot chose to rely on other players, leaving Chiesa to make another late cameo.
It’s a strong signal from the Dutch manager that the Italian winger remains far from his first-choice plans — a reality that could soon drive transfer decisions.
Juventus Keeping an Eye on Developments
In Turin, Juventus continue to explore their options in the market and have not completely ruled out a possible reunion with Chiesa. The idea is not a top priority and no formal steps have been taken yet, but the door remains open.
For now, the winger’s situation at Anfield continues to feed speculation. The more he finds himself on the fringes of Slot’s plans, the more his desire to seek a new challenge is likely to grow — potentially smoothing the path for any club ready to act, including Juventus.
