Why has Federico Chiesa rejected Italy's national team call-up?

Chiesa has rejected Italy's national team call-up for the second time, citing a lack of readiness to return to international duty.

How has Federico Chiesa performed for Liverpool this season?

Chiesa has been in excellent form for Liverpool, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists so far this season. He was even named Liverpool's Player of the Month for September.

What did Italy boss Gattuso say about Chiesa's decision?

Gattuso revealed that he had spoken with Chiesa, and they had "decided it together very calmly" that the Liverpool star was not yet ready to represent his country.

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Liverpool Star Chiesa Rejects Italy Call-Up for Second Time

11 Nov

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Chiesa scores 2 goals, 3 assists for Liverpool this season
Named Liverpool's Player of the Month for September
Rejects Italy call-up for second time, citing lack of readiness

Liverpool Star Chiesa Rejects Italy Call-Up for Second Time

As of November 11th, 2025, Italian forward Federico Chiesa has been in excellent form for his club Liverpool, scoring 2 goals and grabbing 3 assists so far this season. His performances have even earned him Liverpool's Player of the Month award for September, despite the fact that he has not started a single Premier League game for the club during that time.

However, Chiesa's impressive club form has not translated to the international stage, as he has once again rejected a call-up to the Italian national team. Italy boss Gattuso had hoped to include Chiesa in his latest squad, but the Liverpool star has turned down the opportunity, citing a lack of readiness to return to international duty.

This is not the first time Chiesa has snubbed Italy's national team. Back in September, Gattuso revealed that he had spoken with the player, and they had "decided it together very calmly" that Chiesa was not yet ready to represent his country.

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