FEDERICO CHIESA ANNOUNCES HIMSELF WITH FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL IN DRAMATIC STYLE
Anfield roared once again as Federico Chiesa, Liverpool’s marquee summer signing from Juventus, opened his Premier League account with a strike that oozed class and composure.
The moment came at a critical juncture, with Bournemouth holding firm against relentless Liverpool pressure. In the 74th minute, a dangerous cross from the right caused chaos in the visitors’ box. Bournemouth failed to clear their lines, the ball looping awkwardly toward the edge of the penalty area.
Chiesa, timing his run to perfection, positioned himself just outside the crowded six-yard box. As the ball dropped, he unleashed a stunning first-time volley with his right foot — a clean, dipping strike that flew past goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic before he could react. The Anfield crowd erupted, Chiesa wheeling away in celebration, fists pumping toward The Kop.
It was a goal worthy of the occasion — Liverpool’s first home match of the season, played under the emotional shadow of the tribute to Diogo Jota. With the game finely poised and Bournemouth proving stubborn opposition, Chiesa’s finish not only doubled Liverpool’s lead but also provided the kind of decisive moment fans expect from a player of his pedigree.
The Italian’s celebration reflected both joy and relief, as he pointed to the badge and gestured toward the heavens in solidarity with the day’s tributes. Social media lit up instantly, with the Premier League’s official X account posting: “WHAT. A. STRIKE. Federico Chiesa’s first Premier League goal is one for the highlight reels.”
Chiesa’s debut goal adds to Liverpool’s narrative of a new era under Arne Slot — and it might just prove the moment that sealed the points in a night charged with emotion, controversy, and world-class moments.
