Federico Chiesa has lifted the lid on what really happened inside the Liverpool dressing room after their painful 3-2 defeat to Brentford.
The Italian winger revealed that the silence that followed wasn’t a sign of despair — it was a reflection of determination.
Liverpool’s fourth straight Premier League loss has sparked plenty of talk about what’s gone wrong under Arne Slot. The Reds, who began the season as defending champions, now find themselves struggling for rhythm and confidence.
Slot’s side have lost five of their last six games across all competitions, with their only win coming in Europe against Eintracht Frankfurt. But according to Chiesa, the players know exactly what needs to change — and they don’t need speeches to prove it.
“No one was speaking, because afterwards, everyone knows,” Chiesa told The Times. “Sometimes you don’t have to speak about the situation. You know what’s going on.”
The winger said that after the game, the silence in the dressing room spoke louder than words ever could. “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.”
Federico Chiesa reveals the most important thing
While some might read that quiet room as a worrying sign, Chiesa insists it’s the opposite.
He believes the squad is united and focused. “For me, the most important thing is to work harder and then try to get the win,” he said.
“I always think positive and we have the quality and the players to bounce back. We have a fantastic manager, so I don’t see any trouble.”
Chiesa, who has been one of Liverpool’s few bright spots with two goals and three assists this season, also had a message for those doubting the team’s resilience.
“At the beginning of the season we were winning and no one was questioning this and that,” he added. “So we have to win because it’s Liverpool.”
He further backed Slot’s message that Liverpool must adapt to different styles of opponents, saying: “If Crystal Palace wants to play long ball and long throw-ins, they are more than welcome to do so, because we’re going to answer them with high intensity and winning duels.”
With a crucial Carabao Cup clash against Crystal Palace next, fans will be hoping this quiet determination turns into loud results.
After all, Liverpool have a history of roaring back when everyone counts them out — and maybe this silence is just the calm before another famous Anfield storm.