Major squad update from AC Milan and Liverpool ahead of their UCL clash

Federico Chiesa, a winger for Liverpool, might make his team debut against AC Milan at San Siro in this coming week in the Champions League opening. Chiesa's last month completed with a summer deadline day move from Juventus, but he did not start for the unexpected loss to Nottingham Forest since he hasn't played in a competitive game since June.

It is said that Arne Slot is being careful when it comes to the Italian's fitness. For the midweek trip to Milan, the Reds' manager has selected a 23-man roster, and Chiesa is included this time around; he may be set to make his Liverpool debut in his own country. Given his lack of play time recently and the rivalry for offensive spots in Slot's team, a start is improbable, but supporters will undoubtedly be eager to see Liverpool's lone summer addition to take the field. 

Given that he has made 13 Serie A appearances for AC Milan, has scored three goals and contributed four assists against them, Fererico Chiesa ought to be considered for his debut appearance for the six-time European champions Liverpool. After departing from Liverpool airport on Monday afternoon, the group trained on the San Siro pitch in the evening before kick-off on Tuesday.

Ismael Bennacer ruled out due to injury

The 26-year-old Ismael Bennacer was hurt while working out on an artificial field with Algeria. He returned to Milan early after the injury. Bennacer will now miss a significant stretch of Milan's matches, beginning with Serie A against Venezia. Due to what looks to be a major calf injury, the player will most certainly miss the rest of the 2024–25 campaign.
 
He would undoubtedly be devastated to miss the next UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool. On Saturday, AC Milan defeated Venezia 4-0 at San Siro to start the international break in style.