Arne Slot sent Federico Chiesa demand as 'underwhelming' Liverpool star called out

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However, after making the squad for Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, Murphy believes it's time for Chiesa to be given a longer run in the starting XI.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool 10 years on - defining games, best transfers and lasting legacyREAD MORE: Mo Salah gets another earful as Wayne Rooney backed up for calling out Liverpool star"Based on the games I've watched and not the online discourse of Liverpool fans, I would like to see Chiesa given a chance on the left side," Murphy told AceOdds. "I actually agree with Liverpool supporters online in that sense."Whenever he's come on, he's looked like a goal threat and full of confidence.

Well, I think he's stuck with Cody Gakpo because of his performances last season and he knows that he can rely on Gakpo without the ball but I think Gakpo has been underwhelming.", reports the Liverpool Echo."He looks a bit short of confidence and he's been giving the ball away."I know he scored against Chelsea but his performance was nowhere near to the levels needed and that he's shown last season."Murphy, a key player in the Reds' treble-winning 2000/01 squad, added: "The only thing I'd say in defence of the manager is in training certain things come to the fore more than snippets will on a match day and he's watching them train so you have to put faith in the manager."He added: "I do think Chiesa needs a run in the team, though."If you give him a run of games and he doesn't have the same impact, it might just be that he's better off the bench."At many clubs, some players simply perform better as substitutes. When starting there's pressure because you feel as though you've got to play well."Chiesa hasn't been given that chance yet and I'd be gobsmacked if he isn't in the coming weeks."The levels he's shown in his all around game from the goals, to the physicality and determination is something he deserves recognition for."And you could argue there's definitely been a void left by Luis Diaz.

He's similar in terms of the work ethic off the ball and Chiesa has that."Liverpool are set to return to action on Sunday, October 19, when they host arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.