Based on a video from tonight’s victory over West Ham, Federico Chiesa already seems to get along like a house on fire with the rest of his Liverpool colleagues.
The Italian was spotted mumbling an unintelligible message to Curtis Jones while covering his lips during the celebrations for the second of the Reds’ five goals that they slapped past their opponents.Whatever our number 14 said appeared to have a lighthearted undertone, as the Scouse midfielder—who had just given the home team a magnificent assist to Diogo Jota to put them ahead shortly after halftime—smiled and laughed.
When Chiesa removed his hand from his mouth, he grinned as big as the Mersey, and it was clear that Liverpool’s newest first-team recruit was enjoying himself at Anfield!
Federico Chiesa made his debut, and Arne Slot shares his thoughts on what “pleased” him
Chiesa got his first start for the Reds in their 5-1 thumping of West Ham in the Carabao Cup, following cameos against AC Milan and Bournemouth.
The Italian was positioned to the right of Slot’s assault, and after volleying the ball into the ground and Diogo Jota headed in to make it 1-1, he received a sort of assist.
According to FotMob, throughout his 59 minutes on the field, Chiesa created two opportunities for teammates despite only trying 12 passes and finishing nine (82%).
Slot was taken aback by the fact that he was able to play for less than an hour, and the Dutchman commented on a strong debut following the match.
He told reporters at Anfield, “It was pleasing to see that he could already play 60 minutes, because he has played hardly any minutes in the last three or four months.”
Thus, in addition to increasing his match fitness, it’s critical that he logs playing time. He received that today.
“He provided assistance, even though Jota ‘promoted’ a shot on target to a goal!
“I think it’s normal that he’s not at the pinnacle of his abilities given how hard he’s worked.”
“He just needs to get used to the playing style. He needs to get used to the club and his teammates.”
“However, it’s excellent to see how match fit he already is, as it means we can use him when needed.”