Liverpool fans were likely surprised by the club’s increasing interest in Federico Chiesa as the summer transfer window neared its end. The buzz around this possible transfer grew when Fabrizio Romano, a reliable transfer journalist, confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Liverpool’s pursuit of Chiesa was still active. Romano noted that Chiesa is said to be “excited” about the chance to join Liverpool under Arne Slot’s management. This interest follows Chiesa’s strong performance last season, where he netted 13 goals in 37 matches across all competitions.
In terms of the financial side of the potential deal, Liverpool might find it quite affordable. Early August reports, especially from Mirko Di Natale as reported by the Liverpool Echo, indicated that Juventus might be open to letting Chiesa go for as low as £13 million. This would represent a considerable bargain for a player entering his prime years, particularly one with Chiesa’s talent and potential.
Nonetheless, Chiesa’s injury history is a point of concern. Over the last five Serie A seasons, his availability has been impacted by injuries. In the 2023/24 season, Chiesa played 33 league matches but missed five due to injury. The previous season, 2022/23, saw him in only 21 league games, missing 17 due to a cruciate ligament injury from the prior year. In the 2021/22 season, Chiesa appeared in just 14 league games, missing 24 matches due to various injuries. Conversely, in the 2020/21 season, he played 33 games, missing only three, and in the 2019/20 season, he featured in 34 games, missing only two due to injury. On average, Chiesa has been available for roughly 71.05% of league fixtures over the past five seasons.
Although these statistics may be concerning, Chiesa’s injury history does not completely rule out his
