Chiesa's 90-minute display against PSV followed a string of promising cameos in recent weeks - the summer buy appears up to speed at last

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa has pledged his future to the club, having recently been linked with a move away following a challenging start to life at Anfield.

Federico Chiesa has yet to start a Premier League game for Liverpool since his transfer from Serie A side Juventus and coach Arne Slot said the Italian forward was now ready to play more minutes but faces some fierce competition.

Liverpool's summer signing Federico Chiesa has struggled for minutes since moving to Anfield but has underlined his desire to become more of a regular following a rare outing

It had been 126 days since Federico Chiesa last started for Liverpool. The Italian registered an assist on his full Reds debut against West Ham United back on September 25, but that remained his last involvement for Arne Slot’s side for three months because of injury and illness before his return to action last month.

Liverpool star Federico Chiesa could be set to be handed more minutes by Arne Slot following his impressive cameo in the Champions League victory over Lille on Tuesday night. The Reds faithful thought their club had secured an absolute bargain last summer when the former Juventus man joined the club for just £12.5 million.

Arne Slot has admitted there are five Liverpool forwards harming Federico Chiesa's hopes of regular first-team football with the club. The Italian international has struggled since his summer move from Juventus, making just three Premier League appearances for the Reds and nine in all competitions.

Federico Chiesa has sent a strong message about his future at Liverpool. Will he get more game time under Arne Slot?