Liverpool’s Champions League Plans Disrupted as Arne Slot Explains Federico Chiesa AbsenceLiverpool’s preparations for their crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray have been

Rather than injury or bureaucracy, Federico Chiesa’s absence from Liverpool’s squad to take on Galatasaray in the Champions League this week is simply a case of personnel preference from Arne Slot.

Liverpool will be without Federico Chiesa when they take on Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, with manager Arne Slot confirming the Italian forward has not recovered from a knock sustained in Saturday's defeat by Crystal Palace.

Arne Slot has said why he left Federico Chiesa out of Liverpool's squad to face Galatasaray in the Champions League during his pre-match press conference.

Arne Slot's first defeat in the dugout for Liverpool came against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in September 2024, with his side losing 1-0 in their fourth league match of 2024-25.

Arne Slot has come to the defence of Alexander Isak after the £125million ($167m) striker was quiet on his first Premier League start for Liverpool as the Reds were defeated for the first time this season by Crystal Palace.

Arne Slot should face a visit from PGMOL boss Howard Webb after picking up a yellow card during Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace.