Summer season signing Federico Chiesa has revealed it was ‘superb’ to play at Anfield after making his dwelling debut for Liverpool in opposition to Bournemouth.

The Italy worldwide was launched as a second-half substitute with the Reds already 3-0 up after Luis Diaz’s brace and Darwin Nunez’s first aim of the season, taking part in 18 minutes after making his membership bow away at Milan within the Champions League.

Chiesa hit the woodwork from an offside place after his introduction and has the likes of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo to compete with for minutes below supervisor Arne Slot.

Requested by Liverpool’s web site if Anfield lived as much as his expectations, Chiesa stated: “Sure, sure, sure, it did! Listening to ‘You may By no means Stroll Alone’ for the primary time from the bench, it was superb.

“It was superb additionally in opposition to Nottingham Forest, however sadly we misplaced, however at present was actually superb. I loved each little bit of it.

Federico Chiesa, Alex Scott

Chiesa bought his first style of Anfield on Saturday / Alex Livesey/GettyImages

“I noticed the ball bounce and thought, ‘Why not?’ I used to be a bit unfortunate. Then I hit the publish however I used to be offside. I simply got here in and I needed to assist the group, run for the group and that’s what I’m right here to do.

“I believe I performed seven minutes in Milan, I performed not an excessive amount of, however I used to be very, very pleased to make my debut in Milan and at present I simply needed to be prepared and when the coach instructed me to get within the sport I used to be so pleased and so relieved as a result of I needed to play right here at Anfield.”

Liverpool are subsequent in motion on Wednesday after they tackle West Ham United at dwelling within the Carabao Cup and Chiesa says he is able to function extra if Slot palms him the chance.

He added: “Sure, I’m. I’m coaching for that, I am coaching tougher, quicker, I am coaching to be able to play, however this depends upon the coach and when he desires me to play and put me in, I simply need to be prepared and play.”

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