Chiesa's 90-minute display against PSV followed a string of promising cameos in recent weeks - the summer buy appears up to speed at last

Liverpool boss Arne Slot, as he eyes silverware in his maiden campaign at Anfield, has left winger Federico Chiesa out of his Premier League match day squad against Bournemouth but has failed to cite an illness or injury.

It had been 126 days since Federico Chiesa last started for Liverpool. The Italian registered an assist on his full Reds debut against West Ham United back on September 25, but that remained his last involvement for Arne Slot’s side for three months because of injury and illness before his return to action last month.

Liverpool fans deliver their verdict on Federico Chiesa's display in the Champions League defeat away at PSV Eindhoven.

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is back up in the air after the Italy international was left out of the squad against Bournemouth, as Napoli are still seeking a winger.

Liverpool's summer signing Federico Chiesa has struggled for minutes since moving to Anfield but has underlined his desire to become more of a regular following a rare outing

Federico Chiesa has yet to start a Premier League game for Liverpool since his transfer from Serie A side Juventus and coach Arne Slot said the Italian forward was now ready to play more minutes but faces some fierce competition.