Chiesa was absent from Liverpool's squad for Sunday's match due to illness, as confirmed by coach Arne Slot in the press conference. "Sick, he was ill. Unfortunately for him because he had some minutes against Southampton [in the Cup]. But unfortunately he was sick for the last two days (Friday and Saturday) and today (Sunday) as well so we couldn't bring him to the game," Slot said. It remains uncertain whether Chiesa has fully recovered, and he is considered doubtful for Thursday's clash with Leicester.