The SPECIAL Skillset That Makes Federico Chiesa Essential For Liverpool!

Federico ker is washed he's not the player he once was Liverpool desperately needed a number six a new center back and now we're chasing a backup Winger chances are you've seen similar reactions since fabito Romano broke the news that the Reds have reached an agreement with Juventus for the 26-year-old Winger Federico kesa you might even agree with the sentiment that signing him makes little sense especially with the abundance of talent Liverpool already has in the attacking Department well we recently posted a video where we touched on K's top attributes and why he fits the mold of a classic Michael Edward signing so be sure to check that out but today we're going to take a deeper dive into what kasasa can really bring to the table and how he could slot into an slot system and yes we enjoyed watching some of allegri's sufferable just so you don't have to but before we do get into the video please do smash that like button and subscribe to the channel for more Liverpool content first let's get one thing straight there's no deny that feder Rico kesa was one of the brightest talents just three years ago he was absolutely tearing up ser and played a pivotal role in Italy's Triumph at the 2020 European championship tournament unfortunately an ACL te at the start of 2022 derailed his momentum and since then people have started to forget just how good he really is sure apart from the ACL injury K's overall Fitness record might not seem ideal but despite what many believe his availability hasn't been a major issue kasasa started 25 out of 33 League appearances last season averaging 67 minutes per game not too shabby for someone labeled as injury-prone right in fact he clocked more minutes than players like oshin IMO lukeman and samaka now is going after kiaser a gamble of course it is but it's the kind of lowrisk high reward gamble that's worth taking guys we're spending 10 million on kasasa in today's market that's practically a steal just think about it we recently sold Bobby Clark to RB salsburg for around 10 million see the only real downside is the possibility that K's Fitness issues might persist but since he won't be playing a primary role next season and with Liverpool's new medical staff on board that risk could be significantly minimized the potential upside though is massive we're not only just getting a top tier Winger entering his prime we're doing so while keeping a large portion of our budget intact for future signings like someone of cuda's caliber so we hope that we cleared that up but we would also love to hear your opinions on the deal so make sure you do that in the comments below now let us proceed to the part you've all been waiting for aaser analysis we've often said that kiaser is a left Winger by trade and that was certainly his go-to position before the ACL injury however after watching some footage from last season it's clear that he's been switching across all Frontline positions in every single game so instead of breaking down K's performances by each position let's focus on how he leverages his key attributes across the various ious roles he's taken on first up let's talk about his pace and dribbling when kiasa first burst onto the scene it was his explosiveness and intense runs that grabbed everybody's attention he had this incredible ability to take on Defenders at full speed driving the ball into dangerous areas and firing of shots from the left half space however after his ACL injury in 2022 there's been a widespread belief that he's lost some of that explosiveness acceleration and Pace but w we told you that's not the case sure he might have lost a bit of speed due to his knee injury and the fact he's now 26 but when you actually watch him play especially last season you'd never guess he was affected by that injury in fact as you can see in this plot chart kiasa ranks highly among serial forwards when it comes to accelerations and dribbles per 90 minutes if that's not enough let's take a look at some real game examples from the matches we analyzed here you can see kiasa receiving a pass on the left hand side with a Napoli Defender quickly stepping up to intercept the ball in this instance kasasa not only demonstrates his quick reactions and dribbling skills but also shows that he still has the burst of pace to leave defenders in the dust with a single touch he flips the ball over the Napoli Defender who lunges him for the tackle then proceeds to make a run to the edge of the Box before passing the ball into a dangerous area what's even more impressive is that K's dribbling isn't limited to Open Spaces he's got quick enough feet to navigate tight situations often using his body to Shield the ball while driving forward it's also important to highlight that K's dribbling ability isn't one-dimensional whether he's on the left or the right Defenders will struggle to predict if he's going to drive the ball down the by line or cut inside this unpredictability comes from his ability to quickly change direction aided by his comfort using B additionally his unique dribbling posture hunched over the ball makes it difficult for the opponents to dispossess him from behind as a wide player there's no denying that kiasa is fearless in 1 V1 situations as we've discussed he uses his quick feet and unusual posture to navigate tight spaces while still having the pace to explode into open areas this is a big reason why he also ranked in the higher percentiles for offensive Jewels per 90 minutes and offensive duws W last season kiasa averaged 3.86 attempted take on per 90 minutes with 1.44 of them being successful proving that he still has the ability to dribble past opponents however it's worth noting that he can sometimes get ahead of himself attempting to dribble out of extremely tight spots which often results in losing the ball this is likely why he ranks in the lower 33rd percentile for successful take on percentage now that we've highlighted K's speeding and dribbling abilities let's explore how he uses these strengths in one of his key areas bull carrying Beyond his role on the wings we've mentioned that kesa also occupied Central spaces this versatility is partly because he is often deployed as a second Striker behind Duan valich or Milich whether he's on the left right or in central areas kesa uses his dribbling and pays to drive forward carrying the ball into the final third and The Penalty Box the numbers back this up as you can see here kiasa ranks among the top percentiles for carries Progressive carrying distance and Carries into the final third and Penalty Box compared to other serial forwards now we're not sure if you noticed something interesting about the stats we share if if not let us point it out for you K are ranked in the 92nd percentile among serial forwards for most Progressive passes received with nine per 90 minutes and no this isn't because he's constantly being targeted for long balls over the top though he's certainly capable of posing a threat from those positions as well the real reason behind this stat is K's ability to drop deep and receive the ball between the opposition's lines for instance you can see him here dropping into his own half to collect the ball he then proceeds to carry it into the final third where he switched the play with a left- footed pass to ctit wide left and again here he is against Monza dropping deep centrally to receive between the lines he then takes the ball on the half turn faces the play and lays down a simple pass to his teammate this ability to understand space and receive on the half turn is a big reason why kesa was arguably the most threatening player in juventus's Squad last season in fact he ranked sixth among serr players for expected three threat per 90 minutes with 0.21 XT matching the numbers of AC Milan's Rafa Lea and inter's niik Barella so how exactly does kasasa pose a fret when he carries the ball forward or receives it high up the pitch that's what we'll dive into next there are two key aspects to discuss starting with his passing ability whether he's on the left or right kiasa somewhat surprisingly has a knack for Fring passes that set up his teammates for goal scoring opportunities he excels at this particularly when supported by underlapping runs between the opposition center backs and fullbacks let's look at an example here you can see him received the ball wide while his teammates make a run into the right half space kasasa being able to go both ways cuts inside on his weaker foot dragging two players to him and creating space for his mat's run he then proceeds to lay the ball of using his left foot which he ultimately resulted in a dangerous situation for Juventus here's another instance for on the left hand side this time where the player retained possession Under Pressure using his body to Shield the ball he then managed to drive the ball away after cutting up front of his marker a technique that he often uses to get away from pressure or win free kicks he then proceeds to Fred in a pass that even surprised his teammates who didn't see the ball coming from behind two players sure kesa might not be widely recognized as a creative Force but his numbers from last season tell a different story he ranked in the 97 percenti for key passes averaging 2.29 per 19 minutes highlighting his ability to help unlock defenses but ground passes aren't the only way kasasa can create danger his Crossing is another one of his standout attributes particularly his inswinging crosses from the left side into the Penalty Box using his dominant right foot K's deliveries into the box pose a significant threat as he often whips in curled powerful crosses these crosses not only make life difficult for the opposing goalkeeper but also increase the risk of the opposition conceding an own goal just like how Juventus scored their first goal in their 4-2 loss against sasu last season on the right side kesa can deliver similar in swinging crosses though the less frequent and often off slightly lower quality due to his weaker foot when he cuts inside however when he takes the ball to the by line he frequently sends in low driven passes into the Penalty Box that are just as challenging for the opposition's defense to handle whether it's through his passing dribbling shooting or even drawing fouls Kasa consistent ly imposes a threat on the opposition's defense which is why he's ranked highly in shot and goal creating actions last season so we've covered K's Pace dribbling ball carrying and creativity now we're left with two more attributes to discuss first up his shooting last season the majority of K's shots came from the left half space which makes sense given his tendency to cut inside from the Left Flank to unleash a shot kasasa can do both car one in from distance placing out of the keeper his reach or smash the ball with such power that it nearly tears the net while he didn't take too many shots from the right side that doesn't mean he can't score from there in this area you can compare his finishing to Diego Joda who often finds the back of the net with low driven shots aimed at the far post just take a look at Ker's goal against Napoli and you'll see what we mean kiaser is capable of finishing with both feet and as we mentioned in our recent video it took him between six and 10 shots to find the back of the net last season not too bad considering the positions he was shooting from one final attribute worth mentioning is K's discipline out of possession Yes you heard that right Juventus often deployed a 442 block when defending and whether kasasa was playing as one of the strikers or out wide he consistently showed an understanding of which spaces to cover when to press and when to drop back to Hell K's work R is something that should never be questioned he's Relentless in pressing and never hesitates to track back in fact this is where we confirm that he hasn't lost his explosiveness as we saw him burst into full speed to track back and defend during transitions now that we've covered kasa's attributes let's dive into how he might fit into Ares slot's plans it's clear that kiasa won't be a regular starter for two obvious reasons first his injury concerns while we've argued that his availability isn't as bad as it seems the physicality and intensity of the Premier League means it's better to be safe than sorry the second reason is that Liverpool is already St sted in the attacking department but for the sake of the video Let's explore how he might slot into the starting 11 for starters kasasa can still offer that transitional threat just like Diaz jot and Salah he can be targeted with Bulls in behind when Liverpool decides to buy pass the Press with long passes as we mentioned his Pace remains impressive and his goal against empoli is further proof of that when it comes to the buildup phase kiasa can be a valuable asset we've discussed their recurring pattern that slot uses during games the up back and through pattern with K's ability to drop between the lines and receive on the half turn he can be one of the key players to receive that initial up pass layer back and then explode forward for the final through Pass he can also contribute by making third man runs while his teammates execute the up and back passes this will be a crucial weapon especially considering how Liverpool likes to bait the opposition's Press creating the space kesu can burst into moreover his passing ability which we highlighted earlier can pose a significant fra whether he's on the right or the left if kasasa receives underlapping runs from the likes of Sosi or the fullbacks the potential to dominate the half spaces becomes frightening and let's not forget his Crossing ability which can be a dangerous tool when targeting players like van djk and canate during set pieces we briefly touched on K's outter possession discipline earlier but this aspect of the game could be crucial especially when the reds are trying trying to shut things down defensively his spatial awareness pressing timing and Relentless work rate will only add more quality to Liverpool's defensive efforts which have been significantly improving compared to last season now don't get us wrong we're not saying kiaser is the ultimate solution to all of Liverpool's needs this transfer window we still believe in number six and a left footed Center back are absolutely Necessities but for 10 million pounds plus2 million in add-ons it's hard to find a better player who not only adds much needed Squad depth but also fits perfectly with slot's philosophy so what do you guys think are you excited about K's signing for the football club do you think we covered all of his strengths let us know your thoughts in the comment section below and if you enjoyed today's video why not hit the like And subscribe button for more Liverpool deep Dives thank you and I'll see you next time take care peace