Federico Chiesa ready to step up for Slot in Liverpool’s Champions League plans

<ul><li><p>Striker could yet replace Leoni in league phase squad</p></li><li><p>Italian relishing chance to thank fans for their support</p></li></ul><p>Federico Chiesa has outlined his determination to play his way into Arne Slot’s Champions League plans and to repay Liverpool fans for their unwavering support during a difficult debut season at Anfield.</p><p>The Italy international impressed in his first start of the season on Tuesday with two assists in the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/23/liverpool-southampton-carabao-cup-match-report">2-1 Carabao Cup third-round win against Southampton</a>. Chiesa has also made an impact in four substitute appearances in the Premier League this season and says he feels “better physically and mentally” compared with his first campaign as a Liverpool player.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/sep/24/liverpool-federico-chiesa-champions-league-hope">Continue reading...</a>