Liverpool s new coach confirms Chiesa stays in the team, Juventus s old player welcomes redemption opportunity

According to the "Milan Sports Daily", Liverpool coach Slott has clearly excluded Federico Chiesa from the summer cleaning list. The 27-year-old Italian international struggled after switching from Juventus to Anfield last season for £12 million, winning only six Premier League starts, with injuries shading over the entire season. However, his performance in the League Cup final and his cumulative 14 appearances in the Champions League and other events still allowed the coaching staff to see the value of his all-rounder attributes. Although Slot spent 250 million pounds this summer to introduce strong players such as Wilz and Ekitic, with the departure of Dias and Nunez and Jota's unexpected death, the problem of the depth of the front line has become prominent.

Chiesa had hinted this summer that it was not ruled out for a return to Juventus, but talks between his agent Ramadani and Liverpool management turned the situation around. Opta data shows that the player who is competent for the left and right winger completed 2.3 key passes every 90 minutes last season, with a breakthrough success rate of 58%, and maintained efficient output during the Serie A period for limited playing time. Slot emphasized his tactical value to the players during the direct meeting, especially in the new season's high-pressure pressing system (last season's PPDA value of 8.7), Chiesa's average running coverage of 9.2 kilometers per game will become a key piece. The club locker room source revealed that the Italian's smooth English proficiency (who had attended a British school) helped him quickly integrate into the team culture.

Despite the continued attention of Naples and Inter Milan, Liverpool has never put Chiesa in the transfer market. This persistence is reminiscent of Rodgers' decision to protect Sterling in 2014, when the young winger questioned then became a hero to win the championship. If he can come back in the opening match against Bournemouth on August 12 (now absent from Community Shield due to injury), Chiesa will get the opportunity to prove himself in the new system of 4-2-3-1. As the player himself said: "This experience has allowed me to grow up and I am happy to stay in Liverpool." Anfield stands always remember that the last Italian Aquilani wearing the No. 14 jersey ended up completing his redemption in the second season.