Federico Chiesa set for second chance at Liverpool in shock new role after encouraging pre-season display against Preston

Federico Chiesa is likely to stay at Anfield despite an underwhelming debut campaign with Liverpool last season. The Italian left Juventus to join the Liverpool but he failed to break into Arne Slot's starting lineup and ended up with only 14 appearances under his belt across all competitions in 2024-25. The Reds, however, are ready to hand Chiesa a second chance in a new role.

Chiesa likely to stay at Liverpool
Touted for new role
Impressed against Preston

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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to David Ornstein, Chiesa could fit into a new role at Liverpool in the 2025-26 campaign after starting as a No.9 in the club's first pre-season friendly against Preston last weekend.

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Liverpool are short of options in the No.9 role as Darwin Nunez could move out this summer, while Luis Diaz has attracted strong interest from Bayern Munich. The Reds will be willing to let both players leave if the right offers arrive. As a result, selling Chiesa in the summer transfer window is seemingly not an option for the English champions.
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Chiesa has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs, including Cesc Fabregas-led Como. However, it is unlikely now that the Reds will entertain any offers for the 27-year-old.

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The reigning Premier League champions are now scheduled to travel to Asia for their pre-season tour, where they will face AC Milan in Hong Kong on July 26, before taking on Yokohama F. Marinos four days later in Japan.

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