Liverpool 4-0 Accrington Stanley: Chiesa offside in Reds’ professional display

It may have been against a League Two rival, but Liverpool’s victory over Accrington Stanley will have been very satisfying for Reds manager Arne Slot for a number of reasons.

The Dutchman fielded a strong team that put their opponents under relentless pressure in the first half and finally took a deserved lead through Diogo Jota just before the half hour mark.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and was criticized by some fans after last weekend’s 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United, silenced those critics with a tremendous shot into the top corner at the stroke of half time. -time.

Rio Ngumoha, the youngest player to start a game for Liverpool at just 16 years and 135 days, was a lively presence on the Reds’ left and received a warm ovation from the Anfield crowd after being replaced by fellow teenager Jayden Danns, author of the third of the premises.

But it was Federico Chiesa who had the final say, capping a spirited performance with his first goal for the club later on.

The summer signing from Juventus has endured an injury-plagued campaign so far but hopes Saturday’s goal marks the start of a career recovery.