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Liverpool Star Chiesa Rejects Italy Call-Up for Second Time
11 Nov
Summary
- 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
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.
