Federico Chiesa insists he is happy at Liverpool – “I have to prove I can play” – Liverpool FC

After scoring the decisive purpose as Liverpool got here again to beat Bournemouth 4-2, Federico Chiesa insisted he’s glad on the membership regardless of an absence of sport time.

Chiesa turned an unlikely hero after coming off the bench late on at Anfield, volleying in to place the Reds 3-2 up having let a two-goal lead slip.

It was a priceless second for the champions, in addition to for his or her No. 14, scoring his first Premier League purpose to safe three factors within the 88th minute.

That purpose has unsurprisingly led to renewed requires Chiesa to remain amid curiosity from a bunch of Serie A golf equipment, and the ahead did little to dampen these when talking to Sky Italia post-match.

“We are going to speak to Liverpool, however to be completely trustworthy, I’m glad right here,” he mentioned when requested about his future, per Soccer Italia.

“I’m enjoying for among the best groups on the earth. I simply have to attend and be prepared, as I used to be tonight, and show that I can play for this workforce.

“I repeat, the coach has handled me very properly in these months.”

Chiesa, who devoted his purpose to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, has been transformed to a brand new position as a centre-forward, which he’s greater than snug filling.

“I play wherever the coach places me,” he added.

“I arrived right here and had a variety of issue, as a result of the tempo is simply so completely different, however after a 12 months I lastly received my first Premier League purpose.

“The coach gave me an opportunity and all the time had phrases of encouragement for me.”

Slot was requested immediately whether or not Chiesa’s influential cameo would sway any resolution over his future this summer time, with the pinnacle coach giving a coy response.

“So long as he’s right here he’s positively at Liverpool, and I’ve no motive to imagine that one thing goes to vary,” he advised reporters in his post-match press convention.

“He had a tough time final season, getting his match health prepared.

“Sadly for him he missed out on our Asia tour as properly, so you then miss rather a lot – not solely him, however Joe Gomez the identical; we’ve additionally misplaced Conor Bradley ultimately.

“Federico, after we wanted him, I introduced him in. At 2-2, you want a No. 9. We introduced him in and he delivered.

“That’s all the time constructive to your future on the membership.”