Federico Chiesa, Juventus and Italy winger, recently shared his experience of playing at Anfield for the first time. Chiesa spoke fondly about hearing the iconic “You’ll Never Walk Alone” chant from the bench and making his debut appearance at the historic ground. Although Juventus lost to Nottingham Forest, Chiesa was in awe of the Anfield atmosphere and relished the chance to play in such an iconic stadium.
Chiesa on the Anfield Atmosphere
Speaking to the club’s media, Chiesa described his reaction to hearing the famous chant at Anfield: “Hearing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for the first time from the bench was amazing. It was amazing against Nottingham Forest but unfortunately we lost. Today was really amazing. I enjoyed every bit of it.” The winger acknowledged that the atmosphere in the stadium, especially when fans sang Liverpool’s anthem, left a lasting impression on him.
Debut Against AC Milan and Playing at Anfield
Chiesa also reflected on his debut for Juventus, which came in a brief appearance against AC Milan: “I think I played seven minutes in Milan, not too much, but I was very, very happy to make my debut against Milan.” His joy didn’t stop there, as he was ecstatic to get another opportunity to play at Anfield. “Today I just had to be ready and when the coach told me to get in the game I was so happy. It was also a relief as I wanted to play here at Anfield,” Chiesa added.
A Memorable Experience for Chiesa
Federico Chiesa’s first encounter with Anfield’s electric atmosphere and hearing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” made a deep impression on him. Despite the loss against Nottingham Forest, Chiesa cherished the opportunity to play at the legendary stadium and was eager to make the most of his time on the pitch. His excitement and relief to play at Anfield is a reminder of the power of football’s most iconic venues and the experiences they offer to players and fans alike.
Summary
Chiesa was amazed by the Anfield atmosphere and hearing “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
He debuted for Juventus in a brief appearance against AC Milan.
Chiesa was thrilled to play at Anfield, despite the team’s loss to Nottingham Forest.