Federico Chiesa finally scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool After a difficult first season with the Reds and Arne Slot thinks he is dealing with a much better campaign for 2025-26
Arne Slot believes that Federico Chiesa has every chance to have a bright future in Liverpool after he has finally opened his Premier League account against Bournemouth. Chiesa, 27, did not succeed in scoring a goals for one competition in his first season in Anfield.
The Italian winger made only 14 performances in all competitions, including only four starts. But Chiesa started a bang this season and scored an 88th minute volley to save Liverpool from sinking to an opening of the opening with Bournemouth.
Slot called on the ex-Juventus star after the Reds had surrendered a lead of two goals in the second half. Chiesa replaced club record that Florian Wirtz signed, who had a quiet Premier League debut.
The international international Italy wasted little time to make an impact, past Djordje Petrovic after the keeper of Bournemouth Mo Salah's Cross had removed. Salah then wrapped things with the aim of bringing 4-2, but it was Chiesa's strike, which was the decisive moment.
After the game, Slot was asked about Chiesa's prospects on MerseSide, after he was linked to a move before the summer transfer window is closed. “As long as he is here, it is certainly in Liverpool and I have no reason to believe it will change,” replied the Liverpool manager.
“He had a hard time preparing his fitness last season and unfortunately he missed the Asian tour and Joe Gomez for him the same. We finally lost Conor Bradley, so all my replacements were related to players who couldn't go for 90 minutes.
“On 2-2 you need a number nine. I brought it in and he delivered it and that is always positive for your future at the club. The fans sang so often for him last season and it is very nice for him to give them something in return.
“That is hard for me to tell you (why supporters went so well to Chiesa), although I am a fan, I am never on the head and I will not come to these songs.
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“The only thing I can think of is that Federico had a great history, was a big player who decided to go from Italy to England, which you don't see that much. I don't know, maybe it's a nice song to sing, but then I probably don't give him the credits he deserves.”
Chiesa also commented on his future and said: “We will talk to Liverpool, but to be perfectly honest, I am happy here,” he said. “I play for one of the best teams in the world. I just have to wait and be ready, as I was tonight, and prove that I can play for this team.”