'He is a winner': Alisson says Slot keeps overlooking a 'special' player who is so important behind the scenes

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Alisson Becker has hailed teammate Federico Chiesa for playing an important ‘supporting role’ at Liverpool.The Italian has had an underwhelming time since arriving at Anfield in 2024, making only two Premier League starts under Arne Slot.Nevertheless, Chiesa has become a fan favourite thanks to his relentlessly cheerful nature and his clear will to fight tooth and nail for the club. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Alisson hails Chiesa for selfless natureWith Liverpool’s wide players struggling so much recently, it would have been nice to see Chiesa get a little more playing time than he has.

Having said that, the Italy international has not always made the most of his time on the pitch when it has arrived. Nevertheless, he is clearly still an important member of the Liverpool squad, with Alisson picking him when asked to name the Reds player who ‘keeps everything ticking in the background.’“A special player in our team who supports me a lot and helps me go further, is Federico Chiesa,” the goalkeeper told the Premier League YouTube channel.Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Steve Nicol urges Liverpool to keep Mo Salah away from the starting XI at all costs“He brings energy to the team, even when he’s not playing, but when he plays, he always makes a difference to the team, no matter what he needs to do.

But whether he ultimately gets his game time or not, it seems the former Juventus man will continue to support his teammates regardless. Chiesa is the perfect example of that and it is nice to see some recognition come his way.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox