Journalist: Arne Slot ‘counting on’ exit-linked Liverpool wizard in rumour-defying show of faith

According to James Pearce, Arne Slot has no intention of allowing one particular player to leave Liverpool in January, despite rumours over a potential exit from Anfield.

Last week, there were reports that Federico Chiesa’s agents have asked LFC chiefs about the possibility of a return to Italy this month amid his frustration over a lack of game-time, with fitness problems restricting him to just four appearances since his transfer from Juventus at the end of August.

It was added that...