Liverpool’s focus is back on the football after the closure of the summer transfer window.It was ultimately a disappointing market for the Reds, who signed only one new player for the here and now.
As they prepare to face Manchester United on Sunday, Liverpool would have perhaps preferred to have a couple more new faces through the door.
Nevertheless, the one they did bring in looks like being a beauty of a deal. The Reds signed Federico Chiesa in a cut-price move from Juventus.Chiesa’s addition has been well received and the Italian simply hasn’t stopped smiling since the move was completed.
Federico Chiesa thanks Liverpool fansChiesa trained with his new teammates for the first time on Friday and looked like the cat who got the cream throughout. It followed on from the 26-year-old making a brilliant first impression in his opening interview with Liverpool.
Unfortunately, it looks like supporters will have to wait for a first proper look at their new signing, with Arne Slot confirming that Chiesa is unlikely to play against Man United.
In the meantime, the former Juventus man will be afforded further time to settle into his new surroundings.
Chiesa has not been included in the squad for the upcoming Italy games, which should give him chance to get properly acclimatised. And as he gets used to being a Liverpool player, Fede thanked his new supporters for the way he’s been received so far.Speaking in a video posted by Liverpool’s official X account, Chiesa gave a rundown of his experiences since Thursday.
The media part was really nice, the announcement, the signing of the contract, the messages from the fans, the Liverpool fans,” he says. “I have to thank them all because they were so kind with me.”Where will Federico Chiesa play for Liverpool?Chiesa really does look to have settled in immediately at the AXA Training Centre.
After Liverpool were rejected by Martin Zubimendi this summer, it really was nice to see a player be so thrilled to join the club.Although it feels as though Chiesa has initially joined to add depth to the Liverpool squad, his demeanour after signing would suggest that the Euro 2020 winner means business.
While it feels that Chiesa will play as Mohamed Salah’s back-up on the Liverpool right for the time being, it would not be a surprise to see him force his way into the conversation on the left either.
Such has been his enthusiasm, that Chiesa has cemented himself as a crowd favourite already. If he can back that up with performances where it matters, then that reputation is only going to grow.
