Since moving to Liverpool, Federico Chiesa has only played about 400 minutes with 13 appearances in all competitions. In the Premier League, the EURO 2020 champions have not started any matches since the beginning of the season.
From the beginning of 2025 to now, Chiesa has only played twice in the Premier League. That was when Liverpool were at a disadvantage against Fulham and Chelsea. He was put on the field for only 8 minutes in both matches and of course could not score any goals.
The 27-year-old striker is currently the final priority option in Arne Slot's attacking list, even being behind Darwin Nunez. Remember, Nunez has not been able to score in 24/28 appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League since the beginning of the season.
Chiesa's contract with Liverpool is for 3 years, but it seems unlikely that he can go to the second year when this star is becoming a superstar at Anfield.
Especially in the coming months, when Liverpool continues to add more players and improve the squad, despite their efforts, Chiesa is uncertain to be the chosen one when information about Florian Wirtz is getting more and more.
At the time Liverpool targeted Chiesa, Salah had not yet finalized his future at Anfield. Therefore, the team's leadership needs an immediate plan to prevent being caught.
Chiesa is famous for his strong playing style, speed and wide space, so he caught the eye of Sports Director Richard Hughes.
Although Chiesa is in poor form for Juventus after a period of continuous injuries, Liverpool are confident that they can revive the form of the Azzurri star.
At 27, Chiesa still has a chance to start over, but if that chance does not bring results, he could bury his career at Liverpool. If he "tries to eat sticky rice" at Anfield, Chiesa may not have the opportunity to play at the top because when his contract here expired, he was nearly 30 years old, plus a history of injuries.
Returning to Serie A is now considered the most reasonable choice. However, which will be a suitable destination? Neither Fiorentina nor Juventus - Chiesa's former teams - are interested in reuniting with the striker. Meanwhile, AS Roma has only signed Claudio Ranieri until the end of the 2024-2025 season and has not found a new captain.
The Milano duo, Inter and Milan, currently have no place for Chiesa when their attack lines are very tight, not to mention Inter is currently the top team in Europe.
The most likely destination could only be Napoli when Antonio Conte's team used a 4-3-3 formation, suitable for Chiesa. In addition, the Naples team will have a busy summer preparing for the team because next season they will participate in the Champions League.
As for Liverpool, they do not need Chiesa but that does not mean they will completely eliminate him. The problem at this time is entirely the decision of coach Arne Slot.
If there is a place for Chiesa in the next season's strategy, this striker will be given a chance. Returning to Serie A means receiving a lower salary and not being able to play for a team in strength like Liverpool, Chiesa will consider very carefully.
Chiesa is a very professional player, not leaving a bad reputation behind and always trying in all circumstances. The injury has ruined his legs but if he had the chance to do it again, he would take it. Next season Salah will be 33 years old, Liverpool if they have Chiesa of the EURO 2020 version, even if it only reaches 80% capacity, it will be enough to breathe a sigh of relief.
again talking about Salah, this was the best season of the Egyptian striker's career. At the age of 32, Salah has scored 28 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League this season with 2 more matches left in the tournament. Salah's excellent form was a major obstacle to Chiesa's appearance on the pitch.
If Liverpool still want to create opportunities and Chiesa accepts the risk to stay and find a way to grasp, both sides may smile happily next season. Salah is very good but cannot stay burning like now, he needs a replacement and Liverpool have Chiesa in the squad.
