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Liverpool have yet to hand new signing Fabio Chiesa a single minute of action since his January arrival from Fiorentina.

The £35million forward has been restricted to training ground duties, leaving Jurgen Klopp to address the situation.

Klopp has now confirmed that Chiesa is still adapting to the demands of English football and is not yet ready to make his debut.

The Liverpool boss said: "Fabio is a young player with great potential, but he needs time to adjust to our style of play and the intensity of the Premier League."

"He's been working hard in training and I'm sure he'll be ready to contribute soon."

Chiesa's lack of playing time has raised eyebrows, given his impressive form for Fiorentina this season.

The 21-year-old scored 14 goals in 25 Serie A appearances before his move to Anfield.

However, Klopp has insisted that Chiesa is not being overlooked and that he will be given his chance to shine.

"Fabio is a top player and I have no doubt that he will be a success at Liverpool," said Klopp.

"He just needs a little bit of time to find his feet and I'm sure he'll be a valuable asset to our team."

Chiesa's situation is a reminder of the challenges facing young players who move to new clubs in different countries.

It can take time for players to adapt to a new language, culture, and style of play.

Chiesa is not the first player to struggle to make an immediate impact at Liverpool.

Andy Carroll, Lazar Markovic, and Mario Balotelli are just a few examples of players who failed to live up to expectations after joining the Reds.

However, there are also examples of players who have successfully overcome the challenges of moving to a new club in a different country.

Luis Suarez, Mohamed Salah, and Sadio Mane are just a few examples of players who have thrived at Anfield.

Chiesa will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of these players and become a success at Liverpool.

However, he will need to be patient and work hard in training if he is to fulfill his potential.