- Premier League rules specify the requirements for the awarding of the winner's medals to club players
- Since joining the club, Chiesa has appeared in a small number of league matches, primarily as a replacement, with limited playing time on the field
- The decision on whether Federico Chiesa receives a medal will depend on the club's assessment of his overall contributions to the season.
Chiesa joined Liverpool from Juventus in August 2024 in a deal worth an initial £10 million, with additional provisions that could increase the final transfer fee.
The Italian winger was brought in to bolster Liverpool's attacking lineup following the exit of key players and to provide additional depth to their roster.
His arrival at Anfield was viewed as a shrewd move by Liverpool, considering his extensive experience at the highest level with Juventus and the Italian national team.
The Italian international may miss out on earning an automatic Premier League winner's medal if Liverpool are able to claim the title.
With less than a third of the season still to go, the Reds are 11 points clear at the top of the league standings.
Arsenal have the opportunity to reduce the gap to eight points if they win their upcoming match, but given their recent difficulties and injury concerns, Liverpool's lead remains substantial at present.
No team has ever given up such a commanding lead this late in the season, making history decidedly in favor of the Reds.
Why Chiesa might miss the medal.
The Premier League stipulates that a player must participate in at least five league matches for the team that wins the title in order to receive an automatic winner's medal.
However, clubs may request extra medals for players who made significant contributions, even if they did not meet the required threshold.
The Italian forward, who joined the Reds last summer, has appeared in only three league games this season and needs two more matches to qualify automatically for a winner's medal.
He may still receive the award at the club's discretion, even if he does not meet the requirement of five matches.
This is because the championship-winning team receives a total of 40 medals, which they can allocate at their discretion, once all players who have made at least five Premier League appearances have been taken into account.
Chiesa's injury problems have been an obstacle, but the 27-year-old has also been given limited chances by manager Arne Slot, playing only seven minutes in the Premier League since September.
Other Liverpool players at risk of missing the medal.
Liverpool player Chiesa isn't the only one at risk of missing out on a medal.
Jayden Danns is four appearances short of his goal, but he won't get another chance after his loan to Sunderland, while second-choice goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros needs four more games, though competition from Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher makes his chances very unlikely.
Potential earnings from Liverpool winning the Premier League title
Providing a report outlining potential earnings for Liverpool if they secure the Premier League championship.
The current league leaders may potentially earn around £56.4 million, equivalent to approximately Ksh.9.2 billion, if they secure the title.