Chiesa finally given first Premier League start of 2025-26 against Wolves
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool celebrates netting his team’s third goal during the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025, in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Italian international Federico Chiesa has at long last been named for his inaugural Premier League start of the 2025-26 season during Liverpool’s league match at home versus Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon. Chiesa given Premier League opportunity for Liverpool vs. WolvesThe former Fiorentina and Juventus player has faced difficulties in securing first-team chances since his transfer to the Premier League last summer. He has made just one start in the English top division, during a 3-2 loss against Brighton in the second to last match of the 2024-25 season, when Liverpool had already been crowned champions. The Italian experienced a lengthy adjustment period on Merseyside and has grappled with regaining full match fitness throughout much of the season. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – AUGUST 25: Federico Chiesa of Liverpool during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park on August 25, 2025, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)Yet, he has made a mark with his limited appearances off the bench in 2025-26, becoming somewhat of a modern cult figure at Anfield. Fans have repeatedly urged for Chiesa to join the starting eleven this season. That chance has finally presented itself against Wolves. With Mohamed Salah participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, Alexander Isak sidelined due to injury, and Cody Gakpo not fully fit, Chiesa has been selected to start in attack alongside Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike.
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Published: 2025-12-27 13:45:00
source: football-italia.net
