Will Federico Chiesa Start Against Crystal Palace ?

Just when it seemed like Southampton had done enough to extend the Carabao Cup game against Liverpool to extra time, the French striker Hugo Ekitike scored the winner in the dying minutes of the game to seal the victory for the Reds. However, the happiness was short-lived after the referee wasted no time in showing a second yellow to Ekitike. After scoring the winner, coming from the bench, Ekitike removed his shirt, and the Reds were down to ten men with five minutes of regulation time remaining. Now that Ekitike's absence is confirmed in the next game, all eyes will be on Arne Slot if he chooses Chiesa to start for Liverpool in the next PL game against Crystal Palace.

Can Federico Chiesa reignite his Liverpool career?

The Italian winger made a switch from Allianz Stadium to Anfield with too much hope, expectations and responsibilities on his shoulders. However, his transition from Italian to English football was not that swift after playing for just a few minutes so far. He was even omitted from Liverpool's squad for the UEFA Champions League List A squad due to registration constraints. But the star-studded attacking unit, including the likes of Ekitike, Isak, and Florian Wirtz, made it even tougher for Chiesa. He was given a chance to start for Liverpool in the same Carabao Cup game against Southampton. He impressed massively and contributed two assists, including Isak's opener and Ekitike's winner.

Can Liverpool extend their winning run against Palace ?

The last match Liverpool couldn't win was back against Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield Finals. Since the commencement of the new domestic season, Liverpool have won every game so far in both England and Europe. Liverpool have defeated Everton, Bournemouth, Arsenal and Burnley so far in the EPL. Their European odyssey began with a win against Atletico Madrid after van Dijk scored a winner in the last few minutes. Liverpool have crucial games lined up ahead of them, including the same Crystal Palace, who defeated them in their last encounter. Given Ekitike's absence and Chiesa's recent form, it is most likely that Slot might be tempted to give a chance to Chiesa for the next game.