Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield back to Italy this summer, but the winger's dedication in training is indicative of his fine character
Federico Chiesa during a Liverpool training session.
Federico Chiesa has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer
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Federico Chiesa continues to give his all in Liverpool training despite being linked with a move away from Anfield this window. Fans online have praised the Italian for his dedication.
The winger arrived on Merseyside last year from Juventus for £12.5million, becoming the only permanent senior signing made during Arne Slot's debut season. Chiesa's first campaign in England was, however, marred by injury setbacks and a lack of minutes.
Rumours have therefore swirled this summer, linking Chiesa with a move back to Italy in light of new attacking talent arriving in Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Yet, with an insight given into a recent Reds training session, fans have been quick to praise Chiesa for his efforts.
In a video uploaded to YouTube depicting a round of training, Chiesa can be seen devotedly participating in sprint drills and small-sided matches with a joyous expression, which caught the eyes of fans in the comments section.
"Federico Chiesa is the consummate professional," one comment read. "Even with his future at the club still up in the air he is out there giving 100 per cent effort in training with a smile on his face. I just love the guy and want the best for him whenever or wherever he plays."
Another posted: "Fede needs to stay, so much to give, he's the only player really we have upfront comfortable on both feet when attacking, which makes him extremely difficult to defend."
Federico Chiesa of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on March 14, 2025 in Kirkby, England.
Chiesa has been lauded for his training ground attitude
In a summer filled with speculation, Calciomercato reports that Chiesa would like to remain with Liverpool, but only if significant game time can be guaranteed. If not, he could seek a move, with rumoured suitors including Napoli, AS Roma, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, Como and Atletico Madrid.
Yet, head coach Slot perhaps hinted that it is more likely the Italian stays put this window, as, when asked about his attacking options this week, he made sure to include Chiesa.
"I think we have a lot of attacking power in our team," began Slot in his pre-Community Shield press conference. "When I think about Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, Hugo Ekitike, Mo Salah, Jeremie Frimpong who can play as a right-winger, Florian Wirtz who can play as a left-winger.
"I already feel I have a lot of attacking options in my current squad. But, as always as a club, we are always looking at the chances in the market but that can also be in the midfield or the last line."
Slot was also asked directly about Chiesa's future in May, after the Italian registered just a single league start under him last term, and he insisted the player has a future at Anfield.
"Does he have a future here? Yes, definitely he has, yes," said Slot. "Definitely. I think everyone playing for us over here has a future over here.
"Next season, if he comes back completely fit, which he has hardly been for the first half-season but then afterwards he became fitter and fitter.
"The next steps should have been playing time, which I couldn't give him. But I can give him playing time in pre-season, so he can build himself up and then go even further."