Federico Chiesa offers verdict on Liverpool song and what changed after 'difficult' first season
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While he didn't play much in his debut season after arriving from Juventus in the summer of 2024, Chiesa's song — which he loves — has become a regular fixture at Anfield and he has already scored a late winner against Bournemouth in the Premier League on the opening day of the 2025/26 campaign.
"Since last year, I had been feeling that I needed to give them something back," Chiesa told reporters after a good performance in the Carabao Cup against Southampton.
"I can play more in this competition but I want to show the manager I can play more in the Premier League.
"The coach gave me chances in the first four games and I think I showed that I can help the team
I’m not in the Champions League squad but I am focused on the Carabao Cup."
Missing out on being eligible for playing in Europe this season was a blow for Chiesa, but the domestic cups, in particular, should provide a chance for minutes
Slot privately explained to Chiesa his decision to leave him out of the Champions League squad and the player has taken it in his stride.
"I just said to the coach, 'OK, no problem — I will keep working hard and I will get my chances in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League'
But I want the competition, I want to play here and I think, at the end of the day, competition helps you to become a better player."