03 Sep 2026 12:11:15
"I'm happy with my four wingers".Kinda shows what Andoni thinks in regards to Chiesa.
03 Sep 2026 12:33:42
That would disappoint a few on this page. Chiesa was supposed to be our "strength in depth".
03 Sep 2026 12:42:18
Here's hoping he doesn't see him as a backup striker.
03 Sep 2026 12:51:54
I was going to say similar to Mr Jones, as Chiesa was playing CF a lot in pre-season. There is a good chance he’s seen more as cover for Isak whilst Ekitike is injured. Although Iraola did also talk up Gakpo’s ability to help them as a number 9.
Ultimately Chiesa has to prove his worth or his career is just going to fizzle out.
03 Sep 2026 13:04:03
I’m amazed he’s still here. Really am. We are paying millions this coming season to a guy that just won’t feature. I’d have him behind Koumas as well atm. Both on the wings and through the centre. If I had to choose I would play Danns and Wright ahead of Chiesa also.
03 Sep 2026 13:10:13
Don't be amazed he is still here, like those who say we should get rid of Endo and Kostas. You need a buyer. We can't sell them.
Happy to keep Endo anyway as there's no other DM. He was playing well when given the opportunity, especially before that recent injury.
03 Sep 2026 13:14:21
Chiesa is still here because he is on 150k a week and no team showing interest will give him anything close to that. I fully believe there were options for him and he didn't want to go. I read at the start of the window Chiesa wanted to stay and "fight for his place", but for me it's a money move: stay with us this season, get the much higher pay check, next summer leave on a free (probably to Italy) on much lower wages and a sign on fee.
Can't blame the guy, it's his prerogative to do so but giving him 150k was on us in the first place
03 Sep 2026 13:42:16
He may not be everyone’s cup of tea but he gives his all whenever he’s playing and in whatever position asked of him. If some of the others had his motivation we would be a lot more relaxed.
I don’t mind he’s still here; if he'd have left we wouldn’t have replaced him. Right now he can back up a few positions and is happy to do so.
03 Sep 2026 14:04:22
Nobody wants to buy him. He wouldn’t get his wages anywhere else. He gives his all. Happy to back up positions. Modern Liverpool. Paying people millions to train.
03 Sep 2026 14:30:30
@Eki, is Chiesa not injured? If that is the case, then of course, he is still here in addition to his crazy wages being a potential stumbling block.
This ain't rocket science.
03 Sep 2026 15:19:02
We are so slow to replace players who will rarely play for the 1st team, that's why our subs bench can be so weak.
These days it's not just the 1st eleven out on the pitch, sometimes it's the subs who can win the game.
Two top teams, City and Arsenal, they can bring on great subs. Guess who will come 1st and 2nd come May.
03 Sep 2026 15:32:12
Did he say wingers or fingers? I was wondering if we'd appointed Dr Spock!
03 Sep 2026 16:00:20
Who are the 4? What about Koumas?
Freddy Church will
Chip in with some late cameo goals
When his crisp
Like limbs hold up.
03 Sep 2026 16:04:30
Rome, I do mean to be pedantic and it's Mr Spock. Dr Spock was a children's doctor.
Iraola did say fingers but he was eating a Kit Kat.
Hope you are well, mate.
03 Sep 2026 16:15:30
Damn you, Rigsby! I've never watched Star Trek or Star Wars.
I'm good thank you, my friend. Off up the Lakes for the weekend with mates. Spot of mountain walking, fresh air and utter stupidity.
Hope you're well, mate.
03 Sep 2026 17:57:39
To Rigsby and Rome
I wonder if you’d be so smart trying to converse in Basque?