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Federico Chiesa will be available for Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final match against Manchester City
Federico Chiesa, Liverpool's Italian winger, will be available for the FA Cup quarter-final match against Manchester City, after withdrawing from the Italy national team during the international break. Chiesa was given permission to rejoin his club by Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso. Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that Chiesa will be available for the weekend's match.
The FA Cup match against Manchester City is crucial for the Reds, who are aiming to reach the semi-finals of the competition. Chiesa has scored three goals and provided three assists in 32 appearances for Liverpool this season. He has not played for the Italy national team since the 2024 Euros.
Chiesa has had a good season with Liverpool, with three goals and three assists in 32 matches. He has also played a key role in the Reds' attack, creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
« Federico is an important player for us, and we're happy to have him back in the team », said Arne Slot.
The FA Cup match against Manchester City will be played on Saturday, and the Reds are hoping to secure a win to continue their progress in the competition. With Chiesa back in the team, the Reds have a better chance of succeeding in their match against City.