Federico Chiesa issues telling response to Liverpool snub - 'I can play more'

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Since joining from Juventus in late August last year in a deal worth up to £12m, life at Liverpool hasn't exactly matched the brochure.

His debut season was marred by fitness issues and struggles adjusting to the unique intensity of Premier League football.

As a result, the Italian only made one start, at Brighton in early May after the title had already been secured.

This season, he's nearly matched his total of six Premier League appearances from last season, with four appearances off the bench.

Due to a technicality over a lack of home-grown players, he was excluded from the initial 23-man Champions League squad - meaning Arne Slot had to choose teenager Rio Ngumoha over his more experienced colleague.

At 27 years old, he also has to impress his coach with Mohamed Salah ahead of him in the pecking order, reports the Liverpool Echo.

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And with the FA Cup not on the calendar until January, the forward has little choice but to seize the opportunities presented to him in the League Cup with both hands.

Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike both provided assists in Tuesday night's 2-1 victory over Southampton, a perfect response to the challenge set before them.

"I can play more in this competition but I want to show the manager I can play more in the Premier League," Chiesa says.

"The coach gave me chances in the first four games and I think I demonstrated that I can contribute to the team.

The coach has recognised this and given me more opportunities.

"I'm pleased that I have made some contributions in the Premier League.

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He stated: "I play for a top club.

I will keep working hard and I will get my chances in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League'.

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"I am a professional player, I play for Liverpool and to do that is amazing."

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