"It's normal": Slot candidly comments on Chiesa's form

Federico Chiesa's move to Liverpool has sparked mixed reactions among the club’s fans, as the winger has struggled to find his best form. However, Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes that this is to be expected.

Details: The Dutch coach stated that after nearly six months without football, it’s unrealistic to expect a player to hit top form immediately. He urged patience, emphasizing that Chiesa needs time to regain his peak condition.

Quote: "If a player is out for five or six months, you can’t expect them to return to their best form right away. I’ve seen ups and downs. I’ve seen some really good moments and some moments where I felt, ‘Alright, you can do better than this.’ For me, that’s completely normal when a player has been out for so long and is playing their first matches in five or six months, probably," Slot said at a press conference.

Reminder: Liverpool’s EFL Cup victory over Southampton marked their 20th consecutive unbeaten match across all competitions.