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Federico Chiesa Reflects on Liverpool’s Silent Dressing Room After Brentford Defeat

Liverpool’s defeat at Brentford left more than just another mark on their recent form, it exposed a moment of quiet reflection among players who once thrived on relentless intensity. Federico Chiesa, one of the few willing to share insight from that subdued evening, described the stillness that followed a fourth consecutive league loss.

Silent Reflection After Defeat

As Brentford celebrated their triumph, the Liverpool dressing room was consumed by silence. “No one was speaking, because afterwards everyone knows,” said Chiesa. “Sometimes you don’t have to speak about the situation. You know what’s going on. So no one spoke because we have to think about what we can do better.”

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Just days earlier, Virgil van Dijk had called a players-only meeting that seemed to spark renewed belief with a convincing Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Yet against Brentford, that spark had vanished. “It was good that after the game we didn’t talk because it’s a sign that everyone wants to change. Everyone wants to change the situation,” added Chiesa.

Unity Amid Frustration

The silence did not last long. On the team bus back to Merseyside, conversation turned towards solutions. “Afterwards we went to the bus and then we started to talk about the situation and everyone wants to turn things around,” said Chiesa. “That’s the main goal and the first thing is that we don’t have to blame anything or anyone.”

He emphasised resilience and optimism, insisting that Liverpool still possess the quality to recover. “I always think positive and we have the quality and the players to bounce back and we have a fantastic manager,” he said.

Chiesa’s Growing Influence

Chiesa’s personal form has offered some light within the gloom. With two goals and three assists in nine appearances this season, his impact has grown under Arne Slot. “At the moment I’m happy with what I’m doing,” he explained. “I’m not happy with what the situation is like for the team because we’re not winning, but, personally, I think I’m giving a lot to the team, to the fans and I want to keep doing that in order to win in the future.”

Now 28, Chiesa believes his experience can help Liverpool’s younger talents rediscover their spark. “Playing for Liverpool is an honour, and having this kind of support is amazing. I can help the team by being on the pitch and giving them some leadership,” he said.

With Crystal Palace next in the League Cup, Liverpool and Chiesa must transform words into action if their season is to turn back towards familiar winning ground.