According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has once again excluded Chiesa from the Champions League squad, meaning the Italian winger will not be able to compete in the competition until at least after the league phase concludes.

Arne Slot's recent departure from Liverpool could have marked a turning point for Chiesa's career with the Reds. When asked by reporters in August about the managerial change, Chiesa expressed optimism that a new coach could improve his situation. In a pre-season friendly against Sunderland, Chiesa came off the bench to score and said: "This year, we can say it's a new chapter. With a new coach, I have to focus on that." He also subtly criticized his former manager: "Last year, I felt I should have played a more important role."

With his exclusion from the Champions League squad confirmed, Chiesa faces another disappointment.

The winger has yet to feature for Liverpool this season, and an injury is expected to keep him sidelined for another two weeks. He is expected to be available for Liverpool's first match after the international break, against Manchester City.

However, the setback is significant: Slot has excluded him from the Champions League squad, meaning he cannot play in the competition until at least after the league phase. The exclusion stems from squad registration requirements that mandate a certain number of English players and academy graduates, forcing Liverpool to make difficult choices. For Chiesa, this marks the second consecutive season of disappointment: last year, he was also excluded by Slot and only added to the squad after Leria suffered a serious injury.

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