Arne Slot has revealed that Federico Chiesa has a chance to be fit for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday. The Italian forward was a late withdrawal from the squad for the midweek Champions League victory over Marseille after picking up an issue in training.
Chiesa travelled with the squad to France for treatment but was unable to feature. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Slot said: “Federico wasn’t able to be on the bench on Wednesday. There was a recovery session yesterday, so we have to wait and see today. It’s difficult for me to say whether he is available for Bournemouth. We don't expect him to be out for long, so it would be 50-50 maybe if he is available for tomorrow.”
Slot confirmed no fresh injury concerns from the 3-0 win over Marseille, in which Mohamed Salah made his first start since November. Liverpool remain without long-term absentees Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni, but Calvin Ramsay is available for the Premier League after being ineligible for the Champions League.
