Federico Chiesa actually made his mark – belatedly – on the media with a late aim in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley within the FA Cup third spherical.
The Reds cruised previous the League Two facet on Saturday, reaching the FA Cup fourth spherical within the course of.
Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns and – together with his game-high sixth shot in 45 minutes – Chiesa obtained the targets, with greater assessments mendacity forward.
Right here’s how the media assessed Liverpool’s victory.
It was an ideal day for Slot and his gamers…
On X, David Lynch mentioned he didn’t assume Slot might have requested for a greater afternoon::
“Actually don’t assume Arne Slot might have requested for extra from in the present day’s sport.
“A snug win, vital minutes for children and fringe gamers, no new accidents, and an attention-grabbing efficiency from Federico Chiesa.
“That final level might find yourself being essentially the most essential.”
Andy Hunter of the Guardian felt it was evident {that a} much-changed Reds facet would have an excessive amount of high quality for his or her opponents:
“They are going to at all times have the milk advert.
“Accrington Stanley got here looking for a momentous FA Cup upset at Anfield, a narrative to usurp their different well-known reference to Liverpool and Ian Rush, however there was no miracle to be discovered on a freezing afternoon on Merseyside.
“Arne Slot’s much-changed however nonetheless recognisable Liverpool crew had an excessive amount of high quality, nous and expertise for League Two opponents who did themselves justice over 90 minutes however couldn’t comprise the Premier League leaders endlessly.”
Scott Trotter of the Mirror had reward for a spirited Accrington facet, who gave it their all:
“Accrington Stanley, who’re they? A couple of extra folks around the globe could know now.
“The League Two facet didn’t have far to journey however it could have been an emotional journey for a lot of of them.
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“Stanley produced a valiant efficiency and easily lacked the physicality to match Liverpool over the course of 90 minutes, however reaching this stage and receiving the monetary advantages of doing so, is a stellar effort.”
Chiesa was a kind of held up for particular person reward…
Chris Bascombe of the Telegraph centered on the Italian, hoping that his aim will spring him into life in a Liverpool shirt:
“Maybe essentially the most consequential second was Federico Chiesa’s first Anfield aim, the lesser-spotted Italian letting rip from the sting of the penalty space to place a gloss on the ultimate rating.
“Chiesa had earlier hit the put up having been launched at half-time. He would have began however for sickness.
“Slot will hope it will kickstart his Kop profession, including one other dimension to Liverpool’s title and Champions League push.”
Trotter hailed a wonderful efficiency by Alexander-Arnold:
“In a crew that noticed loads of rotation it was exhausting to disregard that Alexander-Arnold retained his place and wore the captain’s armband.
“The academy product, who’s within the closing six months of his contract, is in fact Arne Slot‘s vice-captain however with the truth that the full-back has declared captaining Liverpool as a future dream, it feels a pertinent reminder.
“Alexander-Arnold was a pacesetter on the pitch at Anfield, typically taking accountability on the ball to instigate assaults.
“The Reds had been in opposition to weaker opposition than when the defender produced a howler in opposition to Manchester United however nonetheless, the out-of-contract star delivered a reminder of his qualities and what Liverpool might miss.”
And at last, the Mail‘s Harry Bamworth touched upon an thrilling debut from Rio Ngumoha:
“We merely have to speak about Rio Ngumoha, don’t we? At simply 16 years of age, the winger confirmed maturity past his years in simply his first senior begin for Liverpool.
“I mentioned it earlier than and I’ll say it once more, Ngumoha performed with a lot confidence that it seemed like he had been enjoying for years.
“That mentioned, he does look very younger, in order that’s whenever you realise his age. I imply, it’s not like Luke Littler…he truly seems to be his age.
“Primarily based on how he performed in the present day, Liverpool have a really thrilling prospect on their arms. That’s actually not the final we’ve seen of him.”
