Liverpool transfer who has played just 25 Premier League minutes breaks 118-year record
Federico Chiesa is continuing to etch his name into the Liverpool record books – despite still waiting for his Anfield career to ignite. The 27-year-old was the only new arrival under Reds boss Arne Slot last summer but has barely featured in his first half-season. Chiesa is working his way into Arne Slot‘s plans at LiverpoolGetty Since arriving from Juventus, a mixture of fitness and form has restricted the winger’s opportunities on Merseyside. However, his only Anfield goal, which came in the 4-0 FA Cup third-round win over League Two Accrington Stanley saw him emulate his father in scoring at Liverpool’s home ground. Just two weeks later, Chiesa’s latest appearance has seen him replicate a record not managed by another Liverpool player since 1906. The Italian came off the bench for the final four minutes of Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday. It was his only his eighth appearance in all competitions since joining the club but continued his streak of tasting victory every time he has pulled on the Red shirt. In doing so, as per Opta, he became the first player to win his first eight competitive games for Liverpool since George Latham in 1906. Having waited 118-years for a player to enjoy such a niche feat, Jayden Danns also instantly joined Chiesa in achieving the unique accolade. The 19-year-old, who made his senior debut under Jurgen Klopp last campaign, also came off the bench against Ipswich for his eighth appearance. Chiesa and Danns have played just 35 minutes between them this season in the Premier League. Their combined record-breaking outings have included wins in the Champions League and even the 2024 Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Chiesa and Danns (far right) both made their record eighth outing from the bench against IpswichGetty Federico Chiesa's record-breaking games 3-1 win vs AC Milan (UCL A) – 1′ minute 3-0 win vs Bournemouth (PL H) – 18′ minutes 5-1 win vs West Ham (EFL H) – 59′ minutes 2-1 win vs Southampton (EFL A) – 45′ minutes 4-0 win vs Accrington (FA H) – 45′ minutes 2-0 win vs Brentford (PL A) – 3′ minutes 2-1 win vs LOSC Lille (UCL H) – 15′ minutes 4-1 win vs Ipswich (PL H) – 4′ minutes Chiesa, who was linked with a loan return back to Serie A this month has seen his game time gradually increase in recent weeks. The Italy international has now come off the bench in four of the last five games as he pushes to make only his second-ever Liverpool start. Chiesa moved to Anfield on deadline day on a cut-price deal having been frozen out by his former club Juventus. His lack of pre-season, and wretched injury record, meant he struggled to hit the ground running under Slot’s high-flying Reds. Joining for £10million rising to £12.5m, Chiesa’s transfer was labelled as opportunistic for a player once been valued at £86m. The attacker was rated as one of Europe’s most-highly rated prospects before suffering a devastating ACL injury in 2022. Chiesa and Danns both scored against Accrington Stanley but have barely played in the Premier League Liverpool have cautiously attempted to build Chiesa back up to speed, which has proved difficult by the star’s injury issues. He did not play at all between September 25 and December 18 and was then put on a specialized training programme. The former Fiorentina man finally made his comeback appearance during the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton before Christmas. He has since enjoyed substitute outings against Brentford, Lille and now Ipswich – in addition to scoring his first goal in the FA Cup.
Federico Chiesa is continuing to etch his name into the Liverpool record books – despite still waiting for his Anfield career to ignite.
The 27-year-old was the only new arrival under Reds boss Arne Slot last summer but has barely featured in his first half-season.
Since arriving from Juventus, a mixture of fitness and form has restricted the winger’s opportunities on Merseyside.
However, his only Anfield goal, which came in the 4-0 FA Cup third-round win over League Two Accrington Stanley saw him emulate his father in scoring at Liverpool’s home ground.
Just two weeks later, Chiesa’s latest appearance has seen him replicate a record not managed by another Liverpool player since 1906.
The Italian came off the bench for the final four minutes of Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
It was his only his eighth appearance in all competitions since joining the club but continued his streak of tasting victory every time he has pulled on the Red shirt.
In doing so, as per Opta, he became the first player to win his first eight competitive games for Liverpool since George Latham in 1906.
Having waited 118-years for a player to enjoy such a niche feat, Jayden Danns also instantly joined Chiesa in achieving the unique accolade.
The 19-year-old, who made his senior debut under Jurgen Klopp last campaign, also came off the bench against Ipswich for his eighth appearance.
Chiesa and Danns have played just 35 minutes between them this season in the Premier League.
Their combined record-breaking outings have included wins in the Champions League and even the 2024 Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Federico Chiesa's record-breaking games
3-1 win vs AC Milan (UCL A) – 1′ minute
3-0 win vs Bournemouth (PL H) – 18′ minutes
5-1 win vs West Ham (EFL H) – 59′ minutes
2-1 win vs Southampton (EFL A) – 45′ minutes
4-0 win vs Accrington (FA H) – 45′ minutes
2-0 win vs Brentford (PL A) – 3′ minutes
2-1 win vs LOSC Lille (UCL H) – 15′ minutes
4-1 win vs Ipswich (PL H) – 4′ minutes
Chiesa, who was linked with a loan return back to Serie A this month has seen his game time gradually increase in recent weeks.
The Italy international has now come off the bench in four of the last five games as he pushes to make only his second-ever Liverpool start.
Chiesa moved to Anfield on deadline day on a cut-price deal having been frozen out by his former club Juventus.
His lack of pre-season, and wretched injury record, meant he struggled to hit the ground running under Slot’s high-flying Reds.
Joining for £10million rising to £12.5m, Chiesa’s transfer was labelled as opportunistic for a player once been valued at £86m.
The attacker was rated as one of Europe’s most-highly rated prospects before suffering a devastating ACL injury in 2022.
Liverpool have cautiously attempted to build Chiesa back up to speed, which has proved difficult by the star’s injury issues.
He did not play at all between September 25 and December 18 and was then put on a specialized training programme.
The former Fiorentina man finally made his comeback appearance during the 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton before Christmas.
He has since enjoyed substitute outings against Brentford, Lille and now Ipswich – in addition to scoring his first goal in the FA Cup.
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