Walk On: The Athletic FC's Liverpool show Cult of Chiesa & Wirtz the wait?
Jun 10, 2025
Seb Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent, delves into the future of rising star Florian Wirtz. He explains why Wirtz might prefer Liverpool over Bayern Munich and Manchester City, highlighting his impressive skills and playing style. The panel also discusses Federico Chiesa’s ‘cult’ status and his potential transfer implications, blending critical analysis with humor. Additionally, they touch on the uncertain futures of players like Harvey Elliott, exploring the emotional ties fans have with these athletes amid club dynamics.
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Chiesa's Liverpool Struggles
- Federico Chiesa is Liverpool's sixth choice attacker and struggled for game time with only 104 Premier League minutes last season.
- Liverpool likely need to decide whether to sell or give him a significant chance next season to avoid devaluing him further.
Chiesa's Cult Figure Status
- Chiesa has become a cult figure among Liverpool fans largely due to a popular song.
- Some fans feel uncomfortable with the song's negative references toward Juventus given historical sensitivities.
Elliott's Playing Time Dilemma
- Harvey Elliott loves Liverpool but faces stiff competition for playing time with incoming players like Florian Wirtz.
- Both Elliott and Nunes could be sold for good money as Liverpool manage squad balance post-championship.