The Italian hero is about to return to the national team after more than a year away.

Good news has arrived for Italian football fans as Federico Chiesa is set to be called back to the national team by coach Gennaro Gattuso for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

This will mark the winger’s first appearance for the Azzurri since Euro 2024, signaling an important comeback for one of Italy’s top attacking talents.

After the start of the 2025/26 season, Chiesa has been performing impressively for Liverpool, consistently contributing to goals and becoming a key offensive threat for The Kop. This has convinced coach Gennaro Gattuso to give him another chance with the Italian team. Given the tight schedule and significance of the qualifiers, Chiesa’s presence is expected to strengthen Italy’s attack with renewed power and unpredictability.

According to the schedule, Italy will face Estonia on September 6 and Israel on September 9. Both matches are crucial in the race for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, and Chiesa is likely to start under Gattuso’s management. With his acceleration, skillful dribbling, and versatile finishing, Chiesa is anticipated to provide the breakthrough Italy’s frontline needs.

Joining Liverpool in the summer of 2024, Chiesa quickly adapted to the Premier League environment and proved his worth. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Chiesa’s teammate, once commented on his role in the locker room: “Chiesa is always straightforward and often complains, but it’s all to make things better. He always wants the team to move forward.” This shows that Chiesa is not only important on the pitch but also contributes to creating a positive atmosphere within The Reds squad.

After a challenging Euro 2024, the Italian national team is rebuilding and needs star players to make a difference. Federico Chiesa’s return at this moment is seen as a huge morale booster. The tifosi hope the 27-year-old winger will replicate the brilliant form he showed at EURO 2020, where he played a key role in helping the Azzurri win the championship.

If he maintains his current form, Chiesa could become the primary offensive weapon in Gattuso’s plans and bring hope for Italy to secure full points against Estonia and Israel, moving closer to the 2026 World Cup goal.