Federico Chiesa’s highly anticipated Liverpool debut is on hold until after the international break, but excitement is brewing within the club.
The 26-year-old, who recently joined from Juventus, has already won over fans with his enthusiasm.
He was in attendance at Old Trafford when Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-0 on Sunday as observed from the stands.
Teammate Alexis Mac Allister spoke highly of Chiesa, noting that his arrival will elevate the team’s overall quality. Liverpool manager Arne Slot recently echoed this sentiment, praising Chiesa’s work ethic and goal-scoring ability.
Slot emphasised the importance of Chiesa’s attitude, highlighting how it aligns with the club’s culture of hard work and determination.
Liverpool requested Chiesa to be excluded from Italy’s national squad during the September break to focus on his integration into the team and regain match fitness.
His debut is expected in the upcoming League Cup match against West Ham on September 25, where fans are eager to see the impact Mac Allister predicts.
Alexis Mac Allister and Arne Slot looking forward to what Federico Chiesa can contribute at Liverpool
Federico Chiesa. Credit: Imago Images
And speaking to ESPN, Alexis Mac Allister shared his excitement at having Chiesa at the club.
The Argentine said: “He is a player who will help us a lot and will raise the level of everyone.”
Slot said something similar when Chiesa was first announced by the Reds.
“Excited [to have signed him], if we sign someone who can help us achieve our goals and improve the squad, of course we are really excited that we brought him in,” Slot said.
“One of the best things about working here, what I’ve noticed so far, is the culture of this team, they work really hard to achieve their goals.
“It is then really important the first player you bring in has that same attitude and brings the same culture.
“He works really hard on and off the pitch to try to get the best of himself, and he combines this with scoring goals and really aggressive without the ball.”
