Federico Chiesa still ignored, Liverpool fans explode: there's a favorite club to return to A

Another day in the Premier League, more controversy in Liverpool over coach Arne Slot’s use of Federico Chiesa. Despite Mohamed Salah’s absence for the African Cup of Nations and Cody Gakpo’s absence due to injury, the Azzurri striker again was not chosen starter by Slot for the Premier League match against Tottenham. Isak was injured halfway through the match but the Dutch coach preferred to insert a full-back, Frimpong, instead of the former Fiorentina man, who had to settle for only entering the field in the 90′; and what is more only because of Frimpong’s own injury.

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The Reds won 2-1 thanks to goals from Isak and Ekitike but many fans criticized the performance of the English champions, and many called for more minutes for the Azzurro, again ignored by Slot who has long been sending clear signals about how far behind the Italian striker is in his hierarchies. All this has only multiplied the rumors of a return to Italy of the former Juventus star, who has so far always denied it, reiterating his willingness to stay in England despite his meager minutes. According to the latest rumors, the club closest to his signing would be Atalanta, which plans to reinforce Raffaele Palladino’s squad with a thick purchase in attack in January.

Ademola Lookman will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations and Chiesa is the player with the right characteristics to replace the Nigerian. Liverpool would be open to a loan proposal with a right of redemption to allow Chiesa to relaunch himself and, above all, to re-evaluate his price tag, just months before the 2026 World Cup. For the former Juve man, the number 22 jersey would already be ready. The obstacle is Chiesa’s high salary, which will have to be paid in part by the Reds. The player has also been followed in recent months by Roma, Milan, Napoli and Inter Milan, which currently remain at the window.

Federico Chiesa has played a total of 30 games at Liverpool, scoring on four occasions. In his career, the Azzurro has also played and scored with Fiorentina and Juventus, where he won two Italian Cups and a Scudetto. Currently his market value is estimated at around 18 million euros, and he has a contract until 2028.