Slot claims Chiesa can still cut it

ARNE SLOT has challenged Federico Chiesa to come back fighting fit after the summer break in order to prove he has a future at Anfield.

- BY ANDY DUNN

The Italy international (top) joined Liverpool in a £12million deal last August but has started only three games all season.

While Slot had promised to give some fringe players game-time after the Premier League title had been sealed, Chiesa did not even feature in the squad for the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last Sunday.

And it is clear one of Slot's main issues with the 27-year-old attacker is his level of fitness.