Source: REUTERS/John Sibley
[Saba Sports News] In Round 35 of the Premier League, as Liverpool played against Chelsea away, Federico Chiesa came on as a substitute in the second half for his fifth appearance this season, ensuring that he would secure an English Premier League championship medal. According to Premier League rules, players who appear five times or more during the season with the champion team are eligible for a championship medal. This match against Chelsea, Chiesa came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute of the second half, making it his fifth appearance this season. This means that Federico Chiesa has secured himself an English Premier League championship medal, becoming the second Italian player to win such a medal after Mario Balotelli, who won it during the 2011-12 season. Federico Chiesa, aged 27, joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer for €12 million. Due to injuries this season, the Italian star has only appeared 12 times for the team, including three starts, contributing two goals and one assist. Given limited playing opportunities, speculation about Chiesa returning to Serie A to boost his chances of returning to the Italian national team has been mentioned multiple times.