Overview
- Arne Slot said every player can start but emphasized he has many options in Federico Chiesa’s position and praised the winger’s mentality off the bench.
- Chiesa preserved Liverpool’s 1-1 result against Sunderland with a full-field recovery and goal-line block on Wilson Isidor.
- He has started only twice this season in the EFL Cup and has come on as a substitute in 10 Premier League matches and three in the Champions League.
- Despite limited minutes, he has produced four goals and five assists in 29 Liverpool appearances, averaging a goal involvement roughly every 94 minutes.
- Italian reports link AC Milan and Inter with interest and say Roma have made inquiries about a January deal, while Mohamed Salah is due to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations.