Chiesa Left Out of Liverpool's Season Opener

Despite a pre-season start, Chiesa misses the squad for Iraola's first competitive match.

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What happened. Federico Chiesa was not included in Liverpool's 20-man squad for their Premier League opener against Newcastle, despite starting the final pre-season friendly.

• Chiesa has struggled for game time since joining in 2024, with only 104 minutes in his first season.
• He made 26 appearances last season, but 25 were as a substitute.
• Iraola started Chiesa against Como but left him out for the league match.

Chiesa faces stiff competition and may need to earn a role under the new coach.

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