A respected Liverpool reporter has explained exactly why Arne Slot has snubbed Federico Chiesa in the Reds’ title-winning campaign.
Federico Chiesaโs situation at Liverpool reflects the harsh realities of top-tier footballโeven when a signing is considered a โbargainโ on paper. While the ยฃ10 million fee and his pedigree made the deal seem like a steal, his lack of fitness, disappointing FA Cup display, and depth in Liverpoolโs attacking ranks have all combined to sideline him in Arne Slotโs debut season.
Chiesaโs limited opportunitiesโjust four league appearancesโmean heโs one game shy of earning a Premier League winnerโs medal. With four fixtures remaining, there’s still a chance for him to hit that mark, but unless injuries or rotations come into play, he remains on the periphery.
Whether he stays at Liverpool beyond this summer is highly uncertain. A return to Serie A seems plausible, especially with Italian clubs likely to value his quality and experience more than his recent form.
That stat sums up Federico Chiesaโs frustrating Liverpool stint so far: one full 90-minute outingโin a humiliating FA Cup loss to Plymouthโand a Premier League high of just 13 minutes against Bournemouth.
For a player once seen as one of Italyโs brightest talents, itโs a steep fall. That Plymouth performance clearly dented the coaching staffโs trust, and with the likes of Salah, Dรญaz, Nunez, Jota, and Gakpo ahead in the pecking order, Chiesa has had virtually no room to redeem himself.
Unless something changes drastically in these final matches, this season could go down as a lost year for himโboth in terms of form and career momentum.
Would you be interested in a comparison between Chiesaโs Liverpool stats and his final season at Juventus?
