Federico Chiesa Set for Liverpool Debut

Arne Slot has confirmed that Federico Chiesa is set to make his first start for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup against West Ham, following a brief appearance in the Premier League. Despite his readiness to start, Chiesa is not fit to play a full 90 minutes due to limited playtime in recent months, having not participated in any friendlies for Juventus. Slot emphasized the need to manage Chiesa's minutes against a strong West Ham team, while also noting that he has options for squad rotation given the congested fixture schedule. Alongside Chiesa, 17-year-old Trey Nyoni has impressed and may be included in the squad. Slot aims to balance player fitness while maintaining performance levels as Liverpool prepares for this crucial cup tie. With the team currently sitting second in the Premier League, their focus remains on a successful defense of the cup.