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‘Fragile guy’ Chiesa given transfer advice amid Liverpool issues

Federico Chiesa, who has endured a tough couple of years at Liverpool, is considered to be a “fragile guy” and has been told that a return to his native Italy could be the best option for all concerned. Struggles for fitness and regular game time continue to plague the Italian winger in England, with Massimino Ambrosini telling GOAL why a change of scenery in 2026 would make a lot of sense.

Italy v Northern Ireland: Bastoni is feeling better, Tonali and Mancini are fit. Who will take the penalties?

A press conference will be held after lunch, ahead of the second afternoon training session under manager Gattuso.

Gattuso sends Chiesa home ahead of Italy play-off

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa was sent home ahead of a crucial World Cup play-off tie against Northern Ireland. The manager says the forward had some "minor issues" and "wasn't up to it".

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Northern Ireland are confident, says the manager: “It will be a low-scoring match”

The words of the manager who will face Italy.

Locatelli on Juventus and the national team: "I need to step up"

The words of the Juventus captain, fresh from missing a penalty in Serie A.

Italy: from Bastoni to Tonali – who’s on the up and who’s on the down ahead of the Northern Ireland match

The Azzurri squad list for Thursday’s play-off in Bergamo.

Federico Chiesa Hugo Ekitike Liverpool 2026

Chiesa sent home by Italy as France make Ekitike injury decision

Italy have confirmed Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has been sent back to the Premier League giants due to injury and will not feature in their vital 2026 World Cup play-offs. However, striker Hugo Ekitike has linked up with the France squad despite being substituted early on during the Reds' 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

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Gattuso: "Why I didn't call up Zaniolo and Orsolini"

Gattuso: "We're not a bunch of runaways; I chose Bergamo myself"

Italy's head coach talks about the play-offs and the decisions ahead of them.

Italy v Northern Ireland: the defeat in Belfast

Italy is gearing up for its World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland, an opponent that brings back bitter memories

Italy: Chiesa out straight away! Gattuso calls up Cambiaghi

The Liverpool striker has left the training camp immediately: he has been ruled out

Italy on a training camp: the latest ahead of the World Cup play-offs

Manager Gattuso will speak at a press conference today ahead of the first training session.

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Rome: Mancini suffers calf injury – is Italy at risk? His condition

The condition of the Giallorossi centre-back.

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Kabasele 'pushed' for Zaniolo to be called up to the national team: social media comment directed at Gattuso

A public appeal from the Friuli-born defender on behalf of his Udinese teammate, who is in contention to replace the injured Scamacca in the national team

Calafiori: "Italy are the better side; we'll give anyone a run for their money at the World Cup"

The Arsenal defender can't wait to return to the national team.

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Tottenham: Vicario out – surgery required

The Italian goalkeeper has not been selected by Gattuso for the upcoming play-offs, and the reason is physical: he is due to undergo surgery.

Gattuso and the unpopular decision: why it’s right to call up Chiesa for the national team

The Liverpool striker hasn't played for Italy since Euro 2024; his call-up is a real asset for Gattuso.

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Chiesa to make long-awaited Italy return after accepting call-up

Federico Chiesa has ended his international exile by accepting a call-up to the Italy squad for next Thursday's crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland. Gennaro Gattuso named his 28-man squad on Friday, with the Liverpool forward's inclusion the headline news after he had rejected several previous call-ups across various camps this season.

Gattuso puts his faith in Chiesa: his poor performance against Liverpool and why he hasn’t played for Italy for two years

The final years of the relationship between the winger and the national team.

Italy: the squad list for Northern Ireland and Bosnia/Wales: Chiesa returns

The manager's selections for the World Cup play-offs.

Minotti: "I covered for two teammates who rammed through a gate with their car"

The former Parma defender shares some anecdotes from his career.

Gravina: "Speculation about Open VAR is misplaced. Tonali? A cause for moderate concern"

Remarks by FIGC President Gravina on the sidelines of the Federal Council meeting

Club-referees' meeting called off, Simonelli: "Rocchi is busy. Postponements for Italy? If you can find some dates, I'll treat you to dinner"

A statement from the president of the Serie A League following the postponement until the end of the season of the meeting between Serie A clubs and referees

Frequently asked questions

: La Juventus è nata nell'autunno del 1897 a Torino su iniziativa di alcuni studenti della terza e quarta classe del liceo classico Massimo d'Azeglio.
: Gianluca Ferrero, vicepresidente del CDA della Banca del Piemonte, è il presidente del consiglio di amministrazione della Juventus dal 2023.
: Lo stadio della Juventus è chiamato Allianz Stadium per ragioni di sponsor o semplicemente Juventus Stadium. L'impianto è nato nel 2011.
: Lo Juventus Stadium, impianto dei bianconeri, ha una capienza di 41.507 posti a sedere. Di questi 2.019 sono per il settore ospiti.
: La Juventus è la squadra italiana con più Scudetti, avendone vinti 36. Per questo i bianconeri sono gli unici con tre stelle sul petto (una per ogni dieci titoli).
: La Juventus ha conquistato due Champions League: nel 1985 contro il Liverpool nella triste serata dell'Heysel e nel 1996 in finale contro l'Ajax.
: La società bianconera ha vinto 60 trofei italiani, più 11 internazionali: in totale, dunque, la Juventus ha conquistato 71 trofei durante la sua lunga storia.
: Essendo giovani studenti, i fondatori del club deciderono di usare un nome che sentivano proprio: 'gioventù' in latino, ovvero Juventus.
: Inizialmente rosa, la Juventus scelse il bianconero dopo aver ricevuto le maglie di tale colore dal Notts County, così da andare oltre lo scolorimento delle stesse.
: Oltre all'essere associata alla zebra per i colori bianconeri, venne scelta come icona ispirandosi al giornalista Carlo Bergoglio, che la propose come riferimento all'antica nobiltà cittadina.
: Alessandro 'Alex' Del Piero è il giocatore che ha segnato più reti nella storia della Juventus: 290 goal contando tutte le competizioni ufficiali.
: Alex Del Piero è il recordman di partite giocate con la Juventus. Pinturicchio è sceso in campo con i bianconeri in 705 occasioni.
: La Juventus è chiamata spesso Vecchia Signora o Madama. Per parlare della squadra di Torino, però, si usa soprattutto il termine 'bianconeri'.
: Giovanni Trapattoni è l'allenatore che ha più panchine con la Juventus: 596. Per il Trap anche il record di titoli conquistati, 14.
: Non c'è un motivo preciso per cui la Juventus è chiamata Vecchia Signora: sarebbe riferito ai tanti anni di attività e ai trofei vinti (Signora), oltre alla volontà di affidarsi a giocatori esperti sin dalla sua nascita (Vecchia).

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