"Federico [Chiesa] felt unwell last night, that's why he wasn't training. Alisson was in the session but he felt something towards the end of the session. We decided that it wasn't good enough to play. No use in travelling. Chance can be back on Sunday, we don't expect it to be big thing."
"Worryingly, if Chiesa is unwell, there is a risk that whatever is wrong with him passes on to other players in the squad. Slot will need to manage this carefully over the next 24 hours to ensure everyone else stays fit and well."
Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided fitness updates ahead of the Galatasaray match in Istanbul. Goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss the game after feeling something during training, though Slot expects his return by Sunday without significant concern. Striker Federico Chiesa also faces potential absence after feeling unwell and missing training. While Liverpool can manage without Chiesa, who has been a bit-part player this season, Slot must carefully monitor the squad to prevent illness from spreading to key players like Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk. The match represents an opportunity for Liverpool to improve after losing in Istanbul earlier in the season.
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