Federico Chiesa (Juventus)

Can't see him coming here as a 2nd fiddle to Mo....He'll want firm assurances of playing time.

I’m not saying his role in the squad would be to purely be a backup for Mo, but that when Mo isn’t playing, Chiesa would be the player who would be the most natural replacement. I would expect Chiesa to compete and be in contention for a role in all of the forward positions.

Chiesa is right footed though, isn't he? I know he can play both sides but I think he's played his best through the left side.

Actually, the further back I look in his career, his season heatmaps do show he played a fair amount on the right too. I guess it's just the most recent season at Juventus (probably his best there) that he was mostly employed on the left.

Yes, but Gakpo and Jota don’t suit the right side. Diaz has looked decent there but hasn’t played there much. Chiesa would be a more natural fit than our other players.

Actually, the further back I look in his career, his season heatmaps do show he played a fair amount on the right too. I guess it's just the most recent season at Juventus (probably his best there) that he was mostly employed on the left.

Yea he played a lot from the right over the years.

Versatile player.

Juve fans seem to think he's a greedy c*nt who overplayed his hand in contract negotiations. Not sure on that myself, or how he's performed since his big injury. I'm just stunned that there is no big clamour for his signature given the cheap price tag. It could still be good value, a Shaq type signing, which would add depth and in theory shouldn't have any bearing on how we strengthen other positions.

Can play behind the striker to

                  Mac Grav/dom/??

                  Mo  Chiesa Diaz

                            Jota
4-2-3-1

Juve fans seem to think he's a greedy c*nt who overplayed his hand in contract negotiations. Not sure on that myself, or how he's performed since his big injury. I'm just stunned that there is no big clamour for his signature given the cheap price tag. It could still be good value, a Shaq type signing, which would add depth and in theory shouldn't have any bearing on how we strengthen other positions.

Clearly a risk factor and wages won't be shabby

Juve fans seem to think he's a greedy c*nt who overplayed his hand in contract negotiations. Not sure on that myself, or how he's performed since his big injury. I'm just stunned that there is no big clamour for his signature given the cheap price tag. It could still be good value, a Shaq type signing, which would add depth and in theory shouldn't have any bearing on how we strengthen other positions.

That's what I've read...is that he wanted a big pay rise and Juve said nah fam...we'll pass on that.

I'm actually surprised that there aren't ANY other teams in play here....that's why it seems like this might be an agent trying to drum up a market for a player that Juve desperately want off their books. I've also read he's been banned from their locker room. Don't know if that's true or not.

Can play behind the striker to

                  Mac Grav/dom/??

                  Mo  Chiesa Diaz

                            Jota
4-2-3-1

I'm so ready for this.

That's what I've read...is that he wanted a big pay rise and Juve said nah fam...we'll pass on that.

I'm actually surprised that there aren't ANY other teams in play here....that's why it seems like this might be an agent trying to drum up a market for a player that Juve desperately want off their books. I've also read he's been banned from their locker room. Don't know if that's true or not.

Barcelona were after him but have their issues with player registration

https://x.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1828452504012464499?s=46&t=_4uI6CiVRqge8WqM7F37Iw

Have we had any Italian player that’s lit the league up for us..?

Not feeling Chiesa…

Have we had any Italian player that’s lit the league up for us..?

No.

Italian players tend to not do well here but Dossena will go down in Liverpool folklore for scoring against Madrid and United in the same week.

Have we had any Italian player that’s lit the league up for us..?

Not feeling Chiesa…

Only been 4 and there is always a first


The 4 that’s been at tbe club haven’t really been at the level Cheisa has reached

Only been 4 and there is always a first


The 4 that’s been at tbe club haven’t really been at the level Cheisa has reached

Balotelli, Aquilani, Borini, Dossena the most notable Italians that have played for Liverpool.
Dossena the only one with a decent highlights package for goals in two 4-1 wins in the same week.

Balotelli, Aquilani, Borini, Dossena the most notable Italians that have played for Liverpool.
Dossena the only one with a decent highlights package for goals in two 4-1 wins in the same week.

Was it Paletta who ended up playing for Italy but we bought him as an Argentinian?

Balotelli, Aquilani, Borini, Dossena the most notable Italians that have played for Liverpool.
Dossena the only one with a decent highlights package for goals in two 4-1 wins in the same week.

The lobs against Mancs and Madrid

Was it Paletta who ended up playing for Italy but we bought him as an Argentinian?

It was yes

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Had a decent career at Parma getting a few caps as well

Have we had any Italian player that’s lit the league up for us..?

Not feeling Chiesa…

Don't remember too many Egyptians before.....

..having said that I'm not feeling it for this fella either.....I keep reading..."for the price" etc....Have we become a bargain basement club?................. F*ck me we'll be looking to buy one get one free next!

Don't remember too many Egyptians before.....

..having said that I'm not feeling it for this fella either.....I keep reading..."for the price" etc....Have we become a bargain basement club?................. F*ck me we'll be looking to buy one get one free next!

Shaqiri cost us £14mil and did well for us

There are times where a player is good value for the price

Shaqiri cost us £14mil and did well for us

There are times where a player is good value for the price

IMO that's the worst case scenario. I hope we're all over this deal

Have we had any Italian player that’s lit the league up for us..?

Not feeling Chiesa…

No.....then again it's not like we ever signed Pirlo, Nesta, Maldini, Buffon, Zambrotta, Marchisio, De Rossi, Totti, Del Piero, Chiellini, Bonucci, Barzaghli, Cannavaro, Verratti......the list goes on.

I'm pretty sure if we (or any other Prem club for that matter) did, then they'd be less concern in ones mind about how Italians fare in the Prem.