Liverpool fans have done a U-turn on Federico Chiesa ahead of Anfield clash with Leeds

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Federico Chiesa has been one of the most talked about Liverpool players this season after barely getting any chances to prove himself.The busy festive football period is almost over, but the Reds still have a few more games in quick succession to navigate.Arne Slot seems to have done a good job with his squad rotation over this period, with even the likes of Chiesa, who has had barely any chances at all this season, getting a start against Wolves.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Alisson – 7Frimpong – 8Konate – 6Van Dijk – 7Kerkez -7Jones – 5Gravenberch – 7Mac Allister – 6Wirtz – 8Ekitike – 7Chiesa – 6 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Due to Mohamed Salah being away, he could start against Leeds on New Year’s Day too, although Liverpool fans may have done a complete U-turn and gone back on everything they have been saying for the last few months.Liverpool fans think Federico Chiesa should be benched against LeedsLiverpool fans had been calling for Chiesa to start more games almost all season, with the Italian making a real impact off the bench every time he is called upon.However, he was very quiet against Wolves and did not really do much at all, with supporters claiming that he is more of an ‘impact sub’.With that said, many are calling for him to be dropped to the bench ahead of their game against Leeds, showing how Slot may have been right all along.One supporter wrote: “Chiesa you’re a good lad but it’s back to bench duties I think,” while another said: “I kept saying it, Chiesa really isn’t that good.”A third said: “How does Rio not get a minute when we were so bad in the LW area,” with a fourth saying: “Accepting he is a good person, but not the solution is a journey everyone makes.”accepting he is a good person but not the solution is a journey everyone makes— Lovegot (@alannahalice20) December 28, 2025 View Tweet A fifth supporter thinks he needs to be cut a little more slack, though, writing: “He was poor, but he has barely played to be fair.”Another said: “It was so obvious he couldn’t do 90 minutes and couldn’t start games, but works well as a super sub because he changed games.”A seventh wrote: “Not got the legs anymore for 90 mins in the Premier League, sadly,” while a final fan was a bit more rational about the situation, saying: ” The lad just needs a few games in a row to get used to his teammates.” Who is the best signing Liverpool have ever made in the January transfer window? Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.

Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Federico Chiesa is one of the most unlucky Liverpool players everChiesa has always shown a fair amount of promise, but the world just seems to be against him, with his injuries the main cause of this.However, he has managed to stay fit for much longer than before, but even with Salah declining, Slot did not want to give him a chance.Now that he has gone, it looked like he could get a run of games, but now the likes of Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have returned from injury, with the latter a strong candidate for the right wing position.Although this is good for Liverpool, it is not ideal for Chiesa from a selfish point of view as he is still not first choice, with the timing seeming to never be right for the 28-year-old. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox