“Why Chiesa is yet to make full appearance” — Arne Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has teased fans with the possibility of new signing Federico Chiesa making his full debut as the Reds kick off their Carabao Cup campaign against West Ham.

The Italian winger, who arrived from Juventus in a high-profile transfer, impressed with a cameo in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth—but can he handle a starting role so soon?

Slot has revealed that while Chiesa is likely to start, he won’t be able to last the full 90 minutes due to limited game time in recent months. “He’s able to start, but 90 minutes is pushing it,” Slot admitted, adding that Chiesa had only played 25 minutes since the summer.

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Liverpool fans are eager to see what Chiesa, who netted nine goals in Serie A last season and starred for Italy at Euro 2024, can bring to their title charge. With key goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out for the match, Slot has his work cut out, but all eyes are on whether Chiesa can make an instant impact against a strong West Ham side.

Is Chiesa the key to Liverpool’s Carabao Cup defense, or will his debut be a gradual one?