What Federico Chiesa’s actions on the Liverpool bench this past Sunday reveal a lot about his character.

It’s hard to believe that Federico Chiesa could have been booked during Liverpool’s victory over West Ham on Sunday, despite not stepping onto the field at all! The Italian forward spent the entire match on the bench, having played just eight minutes across three games since his consolation goal in the Carabao Cup final last month.

However, several members of the press at Anfield were drawn to Chiesa’s reactions during the 2-1 win, particularly his frustration with the refereeing decisions.

Chiesa’s visible frustration with the refereeing ESPN FC’s Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop, as reported by the Daily Express, noticed Chiesa’s animated reactions to almost every decision made against Liverpool. Lindop tweeted that she had rarely seen a player so passionate about a match without being involved on the pitch, given that Chiesa has only played a total of 15 minutes in the Premier League since the start of 2025.

Chiesa’s commitment to Liverpool is clear Since joining Liverpool almost eight months ago, Chiesa has shown how much playing for the club means to him. After scoring his first goal for the Reds in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley, he shared a post on Instagram celebrating the goal with a “YNWA” caption and a heart emoji. Additionally, when Liverpool was knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain, he was seen on his knees praying during the penalty shootout, despite not being on the pitch for the decisive moment.

Arne Slot has been cautious with Chiesa’s playing time, due to his previous injury issues, but it feels unfair that the 27-year-old hasn’t been given more opportunities. Hopefully, once Liverpool secures the Premier League title, the pressure will ease, and the manager will give Chiesa more chances. It’s surprising that he hasn’t started a single league game this season, and that should change before May 25.