Federico Chiesa is a fan-favourite at Anfield, but his Liverpool career hasn’t gone as he would have hoped.

It wasn’t too long ago that the Italian was one of the elite attackers in Europe, but injuries and instability have prevented him from rediscovering the form that made him one of Italy’s superstars.

Chiesa looks likely to leave Liverpool this summer, with the lack of minutes becoming an insurmountable obstacle.

Gianluigi Buffon was recently discussing the World Cup coming up in June, and whether he sees Chiesa as having a part to play.

Despite playing a minimal role for Liverpool this season, Chiesa still has plenty to give on the international stage.

That’s according to one of Italy’s all-time greats.

Buffon appeared on La Tripletta podcast produced by La Gazzetta dello Sport, naming the out-of-favour Liverpool star among the most important players for his country.

He said: ““Well, without a doubt the first that come to mind are Gigi, Donnarumma, Alessandro Bastoni, Barella,...