Slot tempers Chiesa expectations after first Liverpool goal - Soccer News

[ad_1] Arne Slot urged Liverpool supporters to not get carried away after Federico Chiesa netted his first objective for the membership of their 4-0 FA Cup third-round win over Accrington Stanley.

Chiesa changed Dominik Szoboszlai at half-time at Anfield on Saturday, making simply his fifth look for the Reds since his transfer from Serie A aspect Juventus.

The Italy worldwide produced an encouraging show and bought his first objective for Liverpool within the closing levels, sending a tremendous right-footed effort into the bottom-left nook.

He had nearly scored moments earlier, seeing his strike saved by visiting goalkeeper Billy Crellin, although the rebound fell kindly for substitute Jayden Danns to transform for 3-0.

Chiesa posted extra photographs on course (six) than any of his team-mates, whereas solely Darwin Nunez (11) registered extra touches in Accrington’s field than the Italian (six).

And with the fixtures coming thick and quick, with Nottingham Forest up subsequent within the Premier League, Slot mentioned Chiesa’s return to the squad was vital shifting ahead.

“It's positively an excellent first step, however as a lot as I favored the way in which Accrington Stanley performed, we now have to take into accounts that we’re speaking about League Two stage,” Slot mentioned.

“It's good to have him again on the pitch. He was a risk, however let’s not get carried away.”

It was additionally a special occasion for teenager Rio Ngumoha, who, at 16 years and 135 days outdated, turned Liverpool’s youngest-ever participant to function within the FA Cup.

Ngumoha had impressed for the Reds’ academy sides to earn a shot at first-team soccer, and he repaid the religion proven in him by Slot.

{The teenager} tried a game-high seven dribbles, three of which had been accomplished, with solely Kostas Tsimikas (14) competing in additional duels than Ngumoha (9).

“He did effectively. There have been a couple of moments the place the followers might see why we predict he’s a expertise. He's good in one-v-one conditions,” Slot mentioned on Ngumoha’s show.

“He confirmed a bit extra within the first half than within the second half. It's good to get your debut and get the win. It's a special occasion for him.”

Slot additionally showered reward on Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Actual Madrid-linked full-back netting a shocking objective to place Liverpool 2-0 in entrance on the stroke of half-time.

Of the gamers to have scored 5 or extra objectives for Liverpool in all competitions within the Premier League period (since 1992-93), Alexander-Arnold has now scored the very best share from exterior the field (76% – 16/21).

“Trent didn’t have his finest sport in opposition to Manchester United, however for the remainder of the season he has been so good for us – I favored his efficiency at this time,” Slot mentioned.

“Our followers have at all times given him a variety of assist. He didn’t play effectively as soon as, however followers reacted to that. If Trent simply performs what we anticipate from him, then he will get assist.”