REVEALED: Which players will get a medal if we win the Premier League?

Liverpool have got a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after 29 games. The Reds need to claim just 16 more points in order to win the league title for the first time since 2020.

It would crown a remarkable achievement for Arne Slot in only his first season in charge at Anfield. What makes it all the more notable is that he has managed to do it with pretty much the same squad that Jurgen Klopp had at his disposal last season.

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The only alteration to that squad has been Federico Chiesa, signed from Juventus in last summer’s transfer window for a fee that could reach £12.5 million.

There is a fear however that while Chiesa could indeed end up lifting the trophy he might not be entitled to claim a Premier League winner’s medal come the end of the season.

Why?

Because only players who feature in FIVE Premier League games for the team crowned champions are guaranteed a medal.

Chiesa has ONLY played three matches

“The champions are given 40 commemorative medals made of silver, which are 2.25in (5.7cm) in diameter,” according to the Premier League.

“They can be distributed to the manager, players and officials, as the club see fit, as long as every player who has made at least five Premier League appearances during the title-winning season gets one.

“Additional medals may only be presented with the consent of the Premier League Board, and that will only be granted if more than 39 players have made at least five PL appearances during the campaign.”

As of now, Chiesa is among the group of Liverpool players who fall beneath that threshold. The Italian winger has only played three times in the top flight, amounting to 25 minutes worth of playing time so far this season.

If things don’t change then he will be categorised in the “as the club see fit” group of players, who have not reached the five-game minimum.

Are there enough medals for Chiesa to get one?

Also in that group would be Jayden Danns and Vitezslav Jaros, who have each represented the club in the league this season. Others have been named in Premier League matchday squads without getting on the pitch.

Tyler Morton, Trey Nyoni, Harvey Davies, James McConnell and Amara Nallo wouldn’t be automatically entitled to one of the medals either.

Liverpool currently have 21 players eligible for a medal after 29 matchdays. The contingent is led by Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch, who have played 29 matches out of 29.

At the other end of that scale is Caoimhin Kelleher who, despite being behind Alisson Becker in the goalkeeping pecking order, has already played eight matches - enough to warrant a medal.

Nonetheless the large total number of medals on offer should be adequate to ensure that the Reds’ relatively small squad all get the honour they deserve.

“With 40 available to Liverpool, Confidential believes Chiesa should not have any problem getting his hands on one,” writes Lewis Steele in the Daily Mail.

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