Arne Slot Confirms Federico Chiesa to Play Against Southampton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms Federico Chiesa will feature in the League Cup quarterfinal against Southampton after a lengthy absence.
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, has announced that Federico Chiesa will return to action in their crucial League Cup quarterfinal match against Southampton. Chiesa, who joined Liverpool in the summer, has only played 78 minutes due to injury setbacks.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Slot stated, “We have reached a point where Chiesa can play. It’s not clear how many minutes he will manage, but he will definitely feature tomorrow. Of course, we can’t expect him to play a full 90 minutes. Given the fixture congestion, we must find a balance for all our key players.”
The news is a significant boost for Liverpool, who are aiming to progress in the League Cup while maintaining their position as Premier League leaders. Liverpool recently drew 2-2 against Fulham in a dramatic encounter and will look to return to winning ways against Southampton.
When asked about his transition from Feyenoord to Liverpool, Slot shared a heartfelt response: “I miss the people I worked with there, and I have to admit, I miss the fans too. But Liverpool fans have been incredible to me, and their support has made me feel at home.”
The return of Chiesa, coupled with Slot’s rotation strategy, signals Liverpool’s intent to compete on all fronts this season, balancing domestic and cup ambitions.