Luiz Enrico Spalletti, the successor to Italian national team manager Roberto Mancini, will personally travel to the San Siro to watch the marquee clash between Liverpool and AC Milan in the first round of the new Champions League season, according to renowned Italian journalist Niccolo Scilla. The main purpose of the viewing is to examine up close the performance of the Reds' new recruit Federico Chiesa in the match.
Liverpool will visit the San Siro on Wednesday morning at 3am BST for a fierce battle with AC Milan. Ahead of the match, Reds boss Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that Chiesa will make his Liverpool debut in this match. This has certainly created great anticipation for the fans and has also caught the eye of Spalletti.
Chiesa, a rising star in Italian soccer, is known for his excellent side breaks and attacking ability. However, due to the transfer turmoil and training interruptions this summer, he failed to make the Italian national team's international matchday squad this month. This appearance on the Champions League stage is not only an important moment for him in his personal career, but also an excellent opportunity to show his strength and form to the national team manager.
Spalletti, as a veteran coach in Italian soccer, has a great sensitivity to the selection of the national team and the state of the players. The fact that he chose to watch this match in person is undoubtedly a recognition and importance of Chiesa's potential. By observing Chiesa's performance in the match, Spalletti will have a more comprehensive understanding of the young player's technical characteristics, game attitude and adaptability, which will provide a reference for the future planning of the national team lineup.
For Chiesa, this game is not only a new start for him at Liverpool, but also an important opportunity to prove himself to the national team. He needs to give his best in the game and show his best form to win the recognition and attention of Spalletti and more people. At the same time, this game will also be one of the key battles for Liverpool's newest recruit to integrate into the team and show his strength.
