Chiesa eyes fresh start under Iraola, says focus remains on Liverpool
Soccer Football – Premier League – Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool – Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain – September 28, 2024 Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble
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July 27 : Federico Chiesa said the arrival of new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would mark a fresh start after he spent much of last season on the sidelines under Arne Slot, as the Italy forward insisted his focus remained on Liverpool despite reports of interest from Italian clubs.
Chiesa, who scored in Liverpool’s 4-2 pre-season win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday, made 36 appearances in all competitions last season but started only five matches as he struggled to establish himself in Slot’s plans.
The 28-year-old was linked with a return to Serie A after last season, but said his priority was to work with Iraola, who succeeded Slot in June, and earn more opportunities at Anfield.
“It is always a fresh start at the beginning of the year. Maybe there have been too many fresh starts. But I don’t care, I am trying to do my best for this new manager,” Chiesa told reporters.
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“Last season under Arne Slot, I was trying to do my best. Last year I felt ready for a bigger role, then it depended on the coach whether he wanted me to play or not.
“Of course I wanted to play more but it is what it is. The gaffer had his gameplans, he took his decisions, I have nothing to say about that. It is football. This year, let us say it is a new chapter. There is a new manager and I have to focus on that.”
Chiesa, who joined Liverpool in 2024 and is under contract until 2028, indicated in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport in June that he could consider his options if he was unable to secure regular playing time.
However, the Italy international said he remained committed to Liverpool and was concentrating on his performances under Iraola.
“Right now, at the moment, I am happy here at Liverpool. I love the club, the fans, everything,” he said.
“I am doing the best I can to have a chance here — and then we will see. At the minute, the only thing I am thinking about is Liverpool.”
Source: Reuters
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