Jamie Carragher delivers emphatic Federico Chiesa verdict amid Liverpool rout of West Ham

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Liverpool summer signing Federico Chiesa made his full debut for Arne Slot’s side in Wednesday night’s League Cup meeting with West Ham.

The Reds snapped up the Italy international from Juventus for a fee reportedly worth a mere £12.5million in total.

Prior to Liverpool’s game against the Hammers, Chiesa had made two cameos off the bench for the Reds.

On Wednesday, Slot handed the Azzurri ace his first start for Liverpool, and he gave a good account of himself.

Chiesa provided the assist for Diogo Jota’s opener with an acrobatic hook towards goal that the Portugal international finished off.

Then, in the 40th minute, Chiesa got the better of Vladimir Coufal with a cheeky nutmeg that took him to the by-line.

Although the ensuing cross didn’t come to anything, it looked like the Chiesa of old, and Jamie Carragher loved what he saw from the Italian.

Jamie Carragher says Federico Chiesa showed ‘glimpse’ of £80m player

“Chiesa was a £80million player a few years ago,” Carragher said on Sky Sports. “He showed a glimpse there.”

Chiesa lasted until the hour mark, when Mohamed Salah replaced him on the pitch, and the former Juve man received a standing ovation for his efforts.

“Chiesa gets a standing ovation from the home fans as he makes his way off,” Nick Wright said on Sky Sports.

“Still building up his fitness, clearly, but some encouraging signs on his full debut and valuable minutes under the belt.”

How did the media rate Chiesa’s display for Liverpool against Hammers?

Liverpool World gave Chiesa a 6 out of 10 rating for his efforts on the night.

“May have been going for goal with his mis-hit acrobatic effort but he wouldn’t have minded the ball finding Jota to equalise,” they wrote.

“Showed one clever piece of skill shortly before the break and was unsurprisingly subbed in the 59th minute given his lack of action of late.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool.com gave the Italian a 7 out of 10 rating and deemed him one of the winners of the night.

“Chiesa also deserves a mention after making his first start for Liverpool following his summer move from Juventus,” they wrote.

“The Italian winger had featured off the bench in the last two games against AC Milan and Bournemouth, yet gave it a good go during the 60 minutes he featured and even got the assist for the opener.”

Liverpool secure heavy win over West Ham

Admittedly, the Reds didn’t find it particularly easy against the Hammers, and only led 2-1 until the 73rd minute as the visitors looked for an equaliser.

However, Salah made it 3-1 for Liverpool in the 74th minute, pretty much confirming the Reds’ victory, and Cody Gakpo then added gloss to the scoreline with a late brace.

And so Liverpool run out 5-1 winners and secure a spot in the next round.