Federico Chiesa's comments speak volumes as he makes Liverpool stance clear to Andoni Iraola

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Liverpool star Federico Chiesa has sent a clear message to manager Andoni Iraola after two underwhelming seasons at AnfieldFederico Chiesa has made it abundantly clear that he has no intention of walking away from Liverpool and insists he is ready to fight for his place at Anfield. "Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool," he told reporters after scoring the third goal in the 4-2 pre-season friendly victory over Sunderland in Nashville last weekend."I love the club, I love the fans, I love everything.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page"The gaffer had his game plans, he took his decisions, I have nothing to say about that," Chiesa said. There is a new manager and I have to focus on that."If Chiesa has demonstrated one thing since arriving at Liverpool, it is that he is not someone who shies away from a fight.

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," he said.The forward, who joined Liverpool from Juventus in a £12.5million deal in August 2024, is yet to sit down with Iraola to discuss his exact role in the squad. I have played my whole career as a winger but I am happy to play striker as well."The departure of Mo Salah has left a significant void in Liverpool's attack and could present Chiesa with a fresh opportunity to force his way into the team.