Liverpool star Federico Chiesa is facing an uncertain future at Anfield after being left out of the squad for the FA Cup match against Accrington Stanley. This decision by manager Arne Slot has led to speculation that Chiesa might be leaving the club in the upcoming transfer window.

Chiesa, who transferred to Liverpool from Juventus for up to £12.5 million in the summer, has had a challenging time making an impact at the club. He has appeared only four times, with just one start and a total of 18 minutes in Premier League action. A long-term muscle injury has hindered his progress, and even after returning to training, Chiesa has often found himself on the bench.

In a surprising move, Slot decided to start 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha instead of Chiesa for the FA Cup game. Ngumoha made history as the youngest player to start a match for Liverpool, marking his debut in attack. Slot explained that the decision was to give playing time to those who hadn't featured much recently.

The choice to leave Chiesa out of the squad has sparked questions about his future at Liverpool. There are reports that Chiesa could be involved in a swap deal for Napoli's highly-rated winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Although Slot has downplayed these transfer rumors, his actions have only fueled further speculation.

Liverpool fans are now questioning whether Chiesa's tenure at Anfield is coming to an end. The club is also dealing with potential departures of other key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk. The coming weeks will be crucial in deciding Chiesa's future and whether Liverpool will make any significant moves in the transfer market.

As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Liverpool to see if they make any changes to their squad. Chiesa's situation remains uncertain, but it's clear that his time at Anfield has not gone as planned.

What do you think about Chiesa's situation? Should he stay and fight for his place, or is it time for him to move on?