Liverpool are set to kick off their defence of the Carabao Cup against West Ham United tonight, and Paul Joyce has provided some insights on the squad lineup.
Writing for *The Times*, Joyce reported that “Federico Chiesa is poised to make his full Liverpool debut on Wednesday night, as Arne Slot mentioned that defending the Carabao Cup is one of his main priorities.
While many Liverpool fans might have anticipated Chiesa’s debut, it’s still exciting news to have it confirmed. Having made brief substitute appearances against both AC Milan and Bournemouth, the Italian has already given a glimpse of his abilities, but this game will offer a more comprehensive look at what he can bring to the team.
Chiesa has been full of enthusiasm since his late summer transfer to the club and has quickly won over many Liverpool supporters.
His first touch at Anfield, a long-distance volley at goal, brought smiles to the fans, and they’ll be hoping the 26-year-old continues to impress, potentially even scoring in his full debut.
Manager Arne Slot will be aiming to follow in Jurgen Klopp’s footsteps in this competition, and that likely means we’ll see a strong lineup against Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham side.
Slot has made it clear that defending the Carabao Cup is a priority for him, so fans can expect Liverpool to approach this match with seriousness and determination.
Liverpool will be hoping to start their Carabao Cup campaign with a win and assert themselves as one of the favorites for the trophy—an honor that Klopp won multiple times during his tenure at the club.
With Chiesa set to play a key role and a strong lineup expected, the Reds will be eager to make a statement in the competition from the very beginning.
