Federico Chiesa definitely made his mark – belatedly – on the media with a late purpose in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley within the FA Cup third spherical.
The Reds cruised previous the League Two aspect on Saturday, reaching the FA Cup fourth spherical within the course of.
Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns and – along with his game-high sixth shot in 45 minutes – Chiesa acquired 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 stated he didn’t assume Slot might have requested for a greater afternoon::
“Actually don’t assume Arne Slot might have requested for extra from at present’s recreation.
“A snug win, essential minutes for children and fringe gamers, no new accidents, and an attention grabbing efficiency from Federico Chiesa.
“That final level might find yourself being probably the most essential.”
Andy Hunter of the Guardian felt it was evident {that a} much-changed Reds aspect would have an excessive amount of high quality for his or her opponents:
“They may at all times have the milk advert.
“Accrington Stanley got here in the hunt 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 group had an excessive amount of high quality, nous and expertise for League Two opponents who did themselves justice over 90 minutes however couldn’t include the Premier League leaders eternally.”
Scott Trotter of the Mirror had reward for a spirited Accrington aspect, who gave it their all:
“Accrington Stanley, who’re they? A number of extra individuals world wide could know now.
“The League Two aspect 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 targeted on the Italian, hoping that his purpose will spring him into life in a Liverpool shirt:
“Maybe probably the most consequential second was Federico Chiesa’s first Anfield purpose, 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 submit 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 superb efficiency by Alexander-Arnold:
“In a group that noticed loads of rotation it was laborious to disregard that Alexander-Arnold retained his place and wore the captain’s armband.
“The academy product, who’s within the last 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 frontrunner on the pitch at Anfield, typically taking duty on the ball to instigate assaults.
“The Reds had been towards weaker opposition than when the defender produced a howler towards Manchester United however however, the out-of-contract star delivered a reminder of his qualities and what Liverpool might miss.”
And eventually, 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 stated it earlier than and I’ll say it once more, Ngumoha performed with a lot confidence that it seemed like he had been taking part in for years.
“That stated, he does look very younger, in order that’s while you realise his age. I imply, it’s not like Luke Littler…he really appears his age.
“Based mostly on how he performed at present, Liverpool have a really thrilling prospect on their palms. That’s definitely not the final we now have seen of him.”
