“‘He Was Sick’ – Liverpool Fans Anxiously Await Update on 27-Year-Old Star for Foxes Clash After Slot’s Reveal”
In the chaos of the Reds’ thrilling 6-3 victory over Tottenham last Sunday, some may not have noticed that Chiesa, who had recently returned from a three-month injury layoff, was absent from the squad. This came just days after his impressive comeback performance against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
Speaking in a post-match press conference (embargoed until Christmas Day), Liverpool boss Arne Slot shed light on the situation, revealing via Redmen TV 2: “He was sick, unfortunately. After getting some minutes against Southampton, he fell ill in the last two days before the Spurs game and wasn’t fit to travel.”
Chiesa’s Liverpool Journey Off to a Rocky Start
Chiesa’s return against Southampton seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally kickstart his Liverpool career, which has so far been hindered by injuries. Before that match, the Italian had made just three appearances—all in September—since his summer arrival at Anfield.
However, his illness disrupted that momentum, ruling him out of the Spurs game. Now, the question remains whether he’ll recover in time to feature against Leicester tonight.
With four days having passed since the Tottenham win, there’s optimism that Chiesa’s condition has improved enough for him to be available, at least as a substitute, for the clash at Anfield.
As Chiesa approaches the halfway mark of his debut season on Merseyside, fans will be hoping that the new year brings better fortunes for the talented winger. If he can finally put his injury and illness woes behind him, 2025 could see him become a key figure in Liverpool’s plans.