Chiesa: Very happy at Liverpool, Jota helped me score my first goal

Italian international Chiesa insisted that he was "very happy" at Liverpool and thanked head coach Slot for his encouragement. Naturally, his Premier League winning goal was also dedicated to Jota.

After a difficult first season (challenged with playing time, form and physical fitness), the striker was considered to leave this summer. In the Premier League opening game, when the team tied 2-2 with Bournemouth, Chiesa came on the bench and helped the team regain 3-2 lead with a volley. Salah's goal then locked the score to a 4-2 victory.

Chiesa dedicates the goal to Jota

"My first thought after the goal was to dedicate it to Diogo (Jota), his brothers and their family," Chiesa told Sky Sports in Italy. "It was such a touching night and it was so exciting to end the game in such a way. I believe it was Diogo who helped me in the sky and pushed the ball across the goal line. I would rather believe that this is how things happened." Just a few weeks after Liverpool celebrated the Premier League title, Jota and his brother were unfortunately killed in a car accident, so his No. 20 jersey has been retired by the club. This was the first Premier League match since that tragedy, with several commemorative activities held on site.

As for the game itself, Chiesa is happy that when the Reds need a goal, Slot chose to let him come on as a substitute tonight. "I play wherever the coach asked me to play. I had a lot of difficulties when I first got here because the pace of the game was completely different, but a year later I finally scored my first goal in the Premier League. The coach gave me a chance and always said something encouraged to me."

Does this goal mean that Chiesa may not leave Liverpool and return to Serie A in the end?

"We will talk to Liverpool, but honestly, I'm having a great time here. I'm playing for one of the best teams in the world. I just have to wait and be prepared, like tonight, and prove that I can play for this team." "I reiterate that the coach has been treating me very well over the past few months."

Chiesa's first Premier League goal was a season late, but it carries too much meaning beyond football. In the heavy atmosphere of commemorating the Ruta brothers, he comforted his old friend with a priceless goal, which itself is a moving chapter beyond competition. More importantly, this goal may become a turning point in his Liverpool career. From the struggling marginal man to the hero of the Savior, Chiesa responded to the doubts with her actions.

His gratitude to coach Slott and his positive statement to staying in the team all conveyed a signal of reintegration. When the volley broke the net, Chiesa not only completed the score reversal, but also a strong return that personal confidence and fans expected. This night belongs to Chiesa's redemption, and also to the inheritance of Liverpool's spirit: unite in pain and rise up in adversity. Will this goal be the starting point for his take-off at Anfield?