Jamie Carragher shares strong views on Federico Chiesa during Liverpool's win over West Ham.

The Reds acquired the Italy international from Juventus for a reported total fee of just £12.5 million. Before Liverpool’s match against the Hammers, Chiesa had made two brief appearances off the bench for the Reds.
On Wednesday, Slot gave the Azzurri star his first start for Liverpool, where he made a positive impression. Chiesa assisted Diogo Jota’s opening goal with an impressive acrobatic hook that the Portugal international converted. Then, in the 40th minute, he skillfully nutmegged Vladimir Coufal, taking him to the by-line. While the subsequent cross didn’t result in a goal, it showcased the Chiesa of his prime, and Jamie Carragher was impressed by his performance.

Jamie Carragher Remarked That Federico Chiesa Displayed The Qualities Of An £80 Million Player.
“Chiesa was an £80 million player a few years ago,” Carragher said on Sky Sports. “He showed a glimpse of that tonight.” Chiesa played until the 60th minute, when he was substituted for Mohamed Salah, receiving a standing ovation from the fans for his efforts. “Chiesa gets a standing ovation from the home fans as he makes his way off,” Nick Wright noted on Sky Sports. “He’s still building his fitness, but there were encouraging signs on his full debut, gaining valuable minutes.”

How Did The Media Evaluate Chiesa’s Performance Against The Hammers?
Liverpool World rated him 6 out of 10 for his efforts, noting, “He may have been aiming for goal with his mis-hit acrobatic attempt, but he wouldn’t have minded the ball finding Jota to equalize. He showcased a clever piece of skill just before the break and was understandably substituted in the 59th minute due to his recent lack of playing time.”
“Chiesa deserves recognition after making his first start for Liverpool following his summer transfer from Juventus. The Italian winger had appeared off the bench in the last two matches against AC Milan and Bournemouth, but he made a strong impact during the 60 minutes he played and even provided the assist for the opener.”

Liverpool Secured A Convincing Victory Over West Ham.
Admittedly, the Reds faced some challenges against the Hammers and only led 2-1 until the 73rd minute, as the visitors sought an equalizer. However, Salah made it 3-1 for Liverpool in the 74th minute, essentially sealing the win, and Cody Gakpo later added to the scoreline with a late brace. Consequently, Liverpool emerged as 5-1 winners and secured a place in the next round.