Six reasons why Liverpool target Federico Chiesa would be a perfect signing

FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 10: Federico Chiesa of ACF Fiorentina and Patric of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 10, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 10: Federico Chiesa of ACF Fiorentina and Patric of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 10, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) /
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MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 17: Federico Chiesa of Italy (L) competes for the ball with Mario Rui of Portugal during the UEFA Nations League A group three match between Italy and Portugal at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 17, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) /

What are his main strengths?

He’s extremely quick but also tireless. Naturally right footed but more than capable with his left. He can play anywhere across the front but, if needed, can fill in defensively on the right (though more as a wing back than a full back). For me though, his hunger is what stands out the most – something not often attributed to the sons of former footballers.

And weaknesses?

At the age of 21 there’s still so much room for improvement, which is what is probably so exciting about him, given how good he currently is.

Prior to this season I would have made a case for his end product not always being fantastic. But, he’s carried the burden of leading Fiorentina’s attack very well and has scored and assisted his fair share.

On occasion he could be accused of trying to go it alone, but considering the calibre of his team mates it’s hardly surprising. And whilst one of his unique selling points would be his desire to regain possession, he has been known to give away many cheap free-kicks, though not often in dangerous areas.

There is a growing reputation (mainly from this season) of him going over a little easy in the box, but I wouldn’t read too much into it. In a league with VAR it’s as much the officials fault as it is his.

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Though the penalty he won against Atalanta in September was particularly bad and worth a watch.