Federico Chiesa’s surprised 60th-minute substitution at Anfield has intensified Juventus’ interest. Punters may back a January loan return to Juventus and expect him to start fewer Liverpool matches, which could shorten bookmaker odds for a Chiesa move and shift markets on Liverpool starting XI and minutes-played props.
Chiesa’s Substitution at Anfield Sparks Juventus Return Talk
Federico Chiesa’s unexpected reaction to being replaced in the 60th minute of Liverpool’s FA Cup tie against Barnsley has reignited speculation linking the winger with a January return to Juventus. The moment underlined Chiesa’s uncertain role under manager Arne Slot and prompted immediate transfer chatter.
Match moment: surprised reaction on the touchline
Chiesa started the tie but was taken off after an hour, briefly appearing to receive instructions from Slot before the No.14 board was shown. He returned to the bench with a bitter smile yet offered no public complaint, a small but telling sign of friction over playing time.
Transfer update: Juventus preparing an opening offer
Juventus are reportedly ready to submit an opening proposal: a loan deal featuring a performance-related obligation to buy. The move would give Chiesa a route back to familiar surroundings and, crucially, more regular minutes—something he has struggled to secure consistently at Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s selection puzzle
Slot’s options across the front line have left Chiesa outside the manager’s preferred attack combinations at times. The substitution episode reinforces the sense that Chiesa is not currently a nailed-on starter, a dynamic likely to influence Liverpool’s squad planning ahead of the January window.
Betting implications and market moves
Markets may react to this development in several ways: odds for Chiesa to move to Juventus could shorten if a loan offer is lodged, while bets on Chiesa starting fewer Liverpool matches this season or recording under X minutes per game may become popular. Punters should watch transfer markets and starting XI lines; early movers could find value on a confirmed loan-to-buy structure favoring a Juventus return.
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Federico Chiesa seemed surprised when Arne Slot replaced him at minute 60 in an FA Cup game against Barnsley on Monday, prompting Italian media to suggest that the Italian would gladly return to Juven...
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