Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has revealed that fitness and mental readiness played a crucial role in his limited involvement last season, admitting he wasn\u2019t in the right condition to compete at the top level.<\/p>\n
Speaking to The Times, the Italian star said: \u201cLast year I wasn\u2019t fit enough. I wasn\u2019t mentally ready and I didn\u2019t play. I was totally OK with it because I wasn\u2019t up to speed with the other lads.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chiesa, who joined Liverpool amid high expectations, endured a challenging adaptation period at Anfield, struggling with both physical setbacks and the mental demands of Premier League football. However, the 27-year-old insists that things have now changed for the better.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, I feel better physically and mentally,\u201d he added. \u201cIt\u2019s always Slot deciding,\u201d referring to Liverpool\u2019s new manager Arne Slot, who replaced J\u00fcrgen Klopp last year.<\/p>\n
The Dutch coach has been praised for instilling a positive atmosphere and a dynamic playing style at Liverpool, and Chiesa\u2019s improved form could be pivotal as the Reds aim to compete for major honours this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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