Liverpool news: John W. Henry breaks social media silence as Federico Chiesa statement issued
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Liverpool endured a tenth league defeat before their out-of-form squad headed for international dutyThe international break will feel a tad longer than a fortnight for Liverpool fans following yet another stumble in the Premier League. Henry's return to social media and Federico Chiesa's statement after his international return.John W.
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageThe Liverpool owner is not one for social media, but the 76-year-old billionaire took to the X platform for the first time in five years to send a message to a Boston Globe reporter - the newspaper Henry has owned since 2014.Dan Shaughnessy, a Boston Red Sox columnist for the paper, U-turned on his criticism of NESN, a television network that is 80 per cent owned by Fenway Sports Group, after admitting he misunderstood a story.Replying to the reporter's post, Henry simply wrote: "Historic." While it's not known what the businessman meant by his post, it may be possible that he was joking about the reporter switching stances.Henry's wife, Liza Pizzuti, is a regular user of social media, and last October, she posted on Instagram to mark the 15-year anniversary of FSG's reign at Liverpool. And we collected some lovely new silver of all shapes and sizes."Federico Chiesa statementFederico Chiesa hasn't had much luck since his move to Liverpool, and this shows no signs of improving after he pulled out of the Italy squad just days after being called up to the national team for the first time in almost two years.The 29-year-old was chosen by Gennaro Gattuso for the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Thursday and a possible playoff final match against the winner of Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina.However, the winger has withdrawn from the squad due to fitness concerns, which have hampered his career progress since his move to Anfield in 2024.
The Italian FA wrote in a statement: "Federico Chiesa was assessed on arrival at the Federal Technical Centre and deemed unavailable for the next two matches."In agreement with his club, he has left the squad. Bologna winger Nicolò Cambiaghi has been called up as his replacement." Chiesa previously told Gattuso not to select him unless he was "100 per cent".The forward has yet to represent his country since his £10million move to the Reds from Juventus, with his last games for Italy coming at Euro 2024.England's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.