Federico Chiesa has revealed that Liverpool’s dressing room was left in stunned silence after suffering a fifth defeat in six games, this time against Brentford.
Arne Slot’s players were in a reflective mood inside the away dressing room following Saturday’s 3-2 loss, which continued their troubling run of form.
The Reds will now look to respond when they face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, another test of their resilience, particularly from set-pieces.
“No one was speaking, because afterwards everyone knows,” says Federico Chiesa. “Sometimes you don’t have to speak about the situation.
“You know what’s going on. So no one spoke because I think we have to think about what we can do better.
“Usually when we are in this situation the first thing that comes to your mind is to give more and train harder.
“It was good that after the game we didn’t talk because it’s a sign that everyone wants to change the situation.”
“Of course, after we went to the bus and we started to talk about the situation, the first thing is that we don’t have to blame anything or anyone,” he added.
“We’re not winning, and there could be many reasons for that, but we have to bounce back.
“Personally, I don’t care if it’s this (reason) or that which is causing us not to win. For me, the most important thing is to work harder.”
“Last year I wasn’t fit enough. I wasn’t mentally ready and I didn’t play,” Chiesa admits.
“I was totally okay with it because I wasn’t up to speed with the other lads. This year, I felt as soon as we started I felt better physically and mentally.
“I have played more and I still need to play more to reach the level. I was playing a lot when I won the Euros [with Italy in 2021].
“I’m a different player now, but I like where I’m going and I like the fact I have improved in many aspects of my game, apart from the fact I have lost a bit of speed!
“I want to play well. That’s my main goal. Then the coach is going to decide whether I’m starting or not. But if I keep on playing well, then, of course, I’m going to have more minutes.
“That’s because the coach sees that. He showed that to me because I’ve been playing better.
“At the moment I’m happy with what I’m doing.
“I’m not happy with what the situation is like for the team because we’re not winning, but, personally, I think I’m giving a lot to the team, to the fans and I want to keep doing that in order to win in the future.
“That’s the main reason I’m doing this. Obviously, I want to stay here and I want to win for Liverpool again.”
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