'We can see': Diogo Jota says there's something Liverpool players keep on spotting about Federico Chiesa
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Liverpool enjoyed a good day in the FA Cup on Saturday as they beat Accrington Stanley 4-0.
The Reds had been expected to cruise into the fourth round of the competition and that’s exactly what they eventually did.
It was not always a completely straightforward game for a heavily rotated Liverpool side, but there were so many positives from an enjoyable afternoon at Anfield.
One of the biggest moments of the match was a first ever Liverpool goal for Federico Chiesa.
Chiesa has had a tough start to his Reds career, and the sight of the Italian wheeling away in front of the Kop was a welcome one.
But according to teammate Diogo Jota, the Liverpool players are already well aware of the danger Chiesa can pose to opposition teams.
Diogo Jota praises ‘dangerous’ Federico Chiesa
Chiesa’s goal could hardly have been better timed. With the January transfer window in full swing, there have been suggestions that the 27-year-old could leave.
Reports have claimed that Napoli hold an interest in Chiesa, and there is a slight feeling that if Liverpool make good on their interest in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, then Fede could perhaps go the other way.
He had in fact been expected to start against Accrington, but Slot confirmed illness had prevented Chiesa from beginning the game, with a spot on the bench deemed more appropriate.
No matter, Chiesa got his goal anyway. And speaking to LFCTV after the game, fellow goal-scorer Jota was not surprised.
“Everyone is very happy for him,” said the Portuguese. “Obviously he didn’t have much game time since he arrived.
“But we can see every time he’s on the pitch he looks dangerous, he can score and luckily for him and for us he did that today and [he is] another one to build up.”
Could Federico Chiesa still leave Liverpool?
After an update from Fabrizio Romano on Kvaratskhelia just after the final whistle of Liverpool’s game on Saturday, it would now be a surprise if the Reds do sign the Georgian.
That may not stop Napoli being interested in Chiesa, but it does seem unlikely his exit would be sanctioned.
| Minutes | Chances Created | Shot Accuracy | Big Chances Missed | Successful Dribbles | |
| Federico Chiesa vs Accrington Stanley | 45 | 1 | 3/4 | 2 | 0/1 |
There have also been reports that Chiesa is happy to stay at Liverpool, and with the Reds having little need to move him on otherwise, these rumours should now start to go away.
Of course, Liverpool fans will still be hoping to see something more from Chiesa in the Premier League especially, but Saturday’s showing can only help in that respect too.
Obviously, you can never say never in the transfer market, but it would now be a surprise to see the Italy international depart.
