Report: Liverpool increasingly likely to sanction January exit for player in ‘agonising’ situation

Liverpool is increasingly likely to sanction a January departure for forward Federico Chiesa as his playing time diminishes. The 29-year-old has featured for just two minutes under manager Andoni Iraola since recovering from a back injury and was left out of the squad entirely against Arsenal. A return to Italy is reportedly viewed as an attractive solution for both parties, with Lazio, Inter Milan, and Roma mentioned as potential suitors exploring a possible transfer deal.

The Empire of The Kop argues that Chiesa's standing at Anfield has severely declined following summer attacking arrivals and the emergence of other forwards. The outlet notes that Chiesa is effectively the squad's eighth-choice attacker, making a January exit to Serie A the most probable outcome barring a sudden injury crisis.