Chiesa impresses Liverpool fans after dramatic block: ‘Impossible not to love him’ | OneFootball

Federico Chiesa came on as a substitute to make a terrific late block to salvage a point for Liverpool in a disappointing 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday night.

The Italian came on for summer signing flop Alexander Isak in the 86th minute, with head coach Arne Slot once again giving the former Fiorentina and Juventus winger little chance to make his mark on the game.

However, this did not stop the Italian from running back in the 94th minute, when a counter attack put the visitors through on goal. After Alisson came out and failed to deal with the attack, the winger covered for him and stopped Sunderland from scoring a late winner.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23:  During the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

He touched the ball just 5 times in his brief cameo on the pitch but he once again delivered off the bench and Liverpool fans have taken to social media to praise the Italian.

Chiesa praised in Liverpool draw with Sunderland

“Every single time Chiesa is on the pitch he makes a positive contribution, from attack to defence,” one fan wrote, after the match.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Cody Gakpo of Liverpool (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Another said “It is impossible not to love Federico Chiesa, this is the type of fight that rubs off on other players.”

“Federico Chiesa has single-handedly meant more to Liverpool this season with his passion and drive, than any of our other players, except maybe Szoboszlai and Ekitike,” another claimed.

Below are some of the best comments about the winger after the match: