Federico Chiesa has responded to his irritating begin to life at Liverpool after his first full 90 minutes, saying “since I joined I’ve needed to show myself.”
Chiesa made solely his second begin for the membership in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at PSV Eindhoven, it being his first begin since September and his ninth look general.
It marked a giant step ahead after many depressing months since his £12.5 million transfer from Juventus, typically coaching away from the squad as he constructed again his health.
The No. 14 caught the attention regardless of defeat in Eindhoven, notably together with his work fee and eye for aim, profitable Cody Gakpo‘s opening penalty and enjoying a key half in Harvey Elliott‘s aim for 2-1.
Regardless of ongoing hyperlinks with a transfer again to Serie A, Chiesa made his stance clear in his post-match interview with LFCTV.
“I’ve to thank the coach, the employees, for giving me the chance to play 90 minutes tonight,” he defined.
“For me it was nice, as a result of I would like it. I wanted it for every part.
“Since I joined Liverpool I’ve needed to show myself. I couldn’t for a lot of causes and tonight, getting 90 minutes after a giant whereas, it was nice. So I’ve to thank the coach.”
Chiesa continued: “There’s room for enchancment, there’s room to get higher and higher, and being at the perfect of my recreation.
“We’ve got an excellent group and it’s exhausting to play, however that’s regular, as a result of I need to be right here, I need to play for Liverpool, I need to problem myself.
“I might be prepared for my subsequent alternative. Once more, I need to thank the coach for tonight.”
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There’s a sense that Chiesa will proceed to determine extra prominently in Arne Slot‘s plans from now, notably with Liverpool nonetheless preventing for 4 trophies and with Diogo Jota sidelined with one other harm.
His subsequent begin ought to come in opposition to Plymouth within the FA Cup fourth spherical on February 9 – and followers can count on extra of his enthusiastic model of ahead play.
“I’m enjoying with nice gamers, I’m in an excellent group, we’re so targeted on each competitors. We need to problem for the title, for the Champions League, for the Carabao Cup, for the FA Cup,” the winger stated.
“There’s an excellent ambiance, I’m having fun with myself right here.
“After all I didn’t get the possibility to play for a lot of causes, however that is the primary 90 minutes shortly, so I’m simply pleased tonight, simply targeted on that and nothing [else].
“I’m having fun with being on the membership, as a result of Liverpool is among the largest golf equipment on the earth and the fanbase is simply wonderful. Enjoying at Anfield provides me shivers.”
